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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant, Javier Gutierrez, whose claim was dismissed for lack of prosecution. The applicant argued that his objection to the defendant's dismissal petition and ongoing medical examinations constituted valid reasons against dismissal. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's petition was timely filed. Consequently, the Board rescinded the dismissal order and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings.
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This case involves a workers' compensation applicant, Javier Gutierrez, whose claim was dismissed for lack of prosecution. The applicant argued that his objection to the defendant's dismissal petition and ongoing medical examinations constituted valid reasons against dismissal. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the applicant's petition was timely filed. Consequently, the Board rescinded the dismissal order and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings.
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