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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that the lien claimant's failure to appear at trial and its inadequate attempts to secure a continuance were due to excusable neglect stemming from the hospitalization of its CEO. Consequently, the prior order disallowing the lien was rescinded. The matter has been returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration. The Board found that the lien claimant's failure to appear at trial and its inadequate attempts to secure a continuance were due to excusable neglect stemming from the hospitalization of its CEO. Consequently, the prior order disallowing the lien was rescinded. The matter has been returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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