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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order against lien claimant Juan Carlos Vazquez. The dismissal was due to his representative's failure to appear at a lien trial, citing excusable neglect based on a sworn declaration of a calendaring error. However, the Board noted that this relief does not preclude potential sanctions against the lien claimant and representative for their non-appearance. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including potential sanctions and attorney's fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order against lien claimant Juan Carlos Vazquez. The dismissal was due to his representative's failure to appear at a lien trial, citing excusable neglect based on a sworn declaration of a calendaring error. However, the Board noted that this relief does not preclude potential sanctions against the lien claimant and representative for their non-appearance. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings, including potential sanctions and attorney's fees.
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