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This case involves a lien claimant, Dr. Issac Regev, who mistakenly refiled a settled workers' compensation lien. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the initial dismissal and sanctions, acknowledging the refiling was due to a clerical error. While affirming the dismissal of the lien, the Board reduced the sanctions from $2,500 to $500, finding it a more appropriate penalty for the error and the resulting wasted effort. The decision emphasizes the need for improved filing processes to prevent future superfluous filings.
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This case involves a lien claimant, Dr. Issac Regev, who mistakenly refiled a settled workers' compensation lien. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the initial dismissal and sanctions, acknowledging the refiling was due to a clerical error. While affirming the dismissal of the lien, the Board reduced the sanctions from $2,500 to $500, finding it a more appropriate penalty for the error and the resulting wasted effort. The decision emphasizes the need for improved filing processes to prevent future superfluous filings.
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