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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. This denial was based on the compromise and release agreement, which explicitly stated defendants would "adjust, pay or litigate all valid liens of record." The defendants successfully litigated the lien claimant's claim, rendering the hold harmless provision irrelevant. Consequently, the Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report and recommendation to deny the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. This denial was based on the compromise and release agreement, which explicitly stated defendants would "adjust, pay or litigate all valid liens of record." The defendants successfully litigated the lien claimant's claim, rendering the hold harmless provision irrelevant. Consequently, the Board adopted the Administrative Law Judge's report and recommendation to deny the petition.
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