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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a $1,500 sanction imposed on lien claimant Safety Works, Inc. for filing an improper Declaration of Readiness to Proceed. While the sanction was likely justified, the Board rescinded the order and returned the case to the trial level. This action is in light of a pending motion to consolidate multiple cases where Safety Works allegedly filed similar improper documents. Furthermore, the Board noted potential future disciplinary action for lien representatives under a new law effective January 1, 2013.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a $1,500 sanction imposed on lien claimant Safety Works, Inc. for filing an improper Declaration of Readiness to Proceed. While the sanction was likely justified, the Board rescinded the order and returned the case to the trial level. This action is in light of a pending motion to consolidate multiple cases where Safety Works allegedly filed similar improper documents. Furthermore, the Board noted potential future disciplinary action for lien representatives under a new law effective January 1, 2013.
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