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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for removal because it was untimely filed. The defendant had notice of a lien hearing on October 30, 2012, but did not file the petition until February 22, 2013, exceeding the 20-day deadline. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits, as the WCAB has jurisdiction to schedule lien proceedings in any district office. Therefore, the petition for removal is dismissed.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the defendant's petition for removal because it was untimely filed. The defendant had notice of a lien hearing on October 30, 2012, but did not file the petition until February 22, 2013, exceeding the 20-day deadline. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits, as the WCAB has jurisdiction to schedule lien proceedings in any district office. Therefore, the petition for removal is dismissed.
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