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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order. The applicant's case was dismissed for lack of prosecution, but he had filed a timely objection indicating ongoing settlement discussions. The Board found that the dismissal order failed to acknowledge the applicant's objection and that the defendant did not properly serve the applicant's counsel with a notice of intent to dismiss. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order. The applicant's case was dismissed for lack of prosecution, but he had filed a timely objection indicating ongoing settlement discussions. The Board found that the dismissal order failed to acknowledge the applicant's objection and that the defendant did not properly serve the applicant's counsel with a notice of intent to dismiss. The case was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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