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This case concerns a lien claimant, Diamond Orthopedic Services, whose lien was dismissed for failing to appear at multiple lien conferences. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the claimant's non-appearances and lack of explanation did not meet the criteria for relief. The claimant's arguments regarding mistaken representation and court responsibility for their hiring practices were rejected. The Board emphasized that actual presence at a conference does not equate to a formal appearance without proper representation steps.
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This case concerns a lien claimant, Diamond Orthopedic Services, whose lien was dismissed for failing to appear at multiple lien conferences. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the claimant's non-appearances and lack of explanation did not meet the criteria for relief. The claimant's arguments regarding mistaken representation and court responsibility for their hiring practices were rejected. The Board emphasized that actual presence at a conference does not equate to a formal appearance without proper representation steps.
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