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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded a WCJ's notice of intention to sanction and dismiss a lien claimant's bill, as well as a personal appearance order. The WCAB found that the lien claimant was not given proper notice or opportunity to address the alleged failure to comply with Business & Professions Code section 22450, which requires professional photocopiers to be registered. The WCAB also determined that ordering the personal appearance of individuals not party to the matter and without proof of service constituted an abuse of discretion. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with due process and requiring evidence and legal briefing on the licensing issue.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and rescinded a WCJ's notice of intention to sanction and dismiss a lien claimant's bill, as well as a personal appearance order. The WCAB found that the lien claimant was not given proper notice or opportunity to address the alleged failure to comply with Business & Professions Code section 22450, which requires professional photocopiers to be registered. The WCAB also determined that ordering the personal appearance of individuals not party to the matter and without proof of service constituted an abuse of discretion. The matter was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings consistent with due process and requiring evidence and legal briefing on the licensing issue.
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