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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The lien claimant sought to overturn a stipulation and order for payment of $$840.00$, alleging the amount did not reflect the value of services and its representative lacked authority. The WCAB found that no evidence or testimony under oath supported these claims, necessitating a hearing at the trial level to establish good cause for setting aside the stipulation. Therefore, the matter was returned to the WCJ to schedule a hearing before any appeal to the WCAB could be considered.
MARIA SARABIA vs. VALASSIS COMMUNICATIONS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration as premature. The lien claimant sought to overturn a stipulation and order for payment of $$840.00$, alleging the amount did not reflect the value of services and its representative lacked authority. The WCAB found that no evidence or testimony under oath supported these claims, necessitating a hearing at the trial level to establish good cause for setting aside the stipulation. Therefore, the matter was returned to the WCJ to schedule a hearing before any appeal to the WCAB could be considered.
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