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This case concerns a lien claimant seeking reconsideration after its lien was deemed barred by collateral estoppel due to a prior arbitration order. The Appeals Board rescinded the original finding, determining that the lien claim and the contribution claim, while related and involving the same dollar amount, presented distinct legal issues not identical enough for estoppel. Consequently, the matter is returned to the presiding judge to consider consolidating the cases and for further proceedings. This action aims to avoid duplicate litigation and potential inconsistent rulings.
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This case concerns a lien claimant seeking reconsideration after its lien was deemed barred by collateral estoppel due to a prior arbitration order. The Appeals Board rescinded the original finding, determining that the lien claim and the contribution claim, while related and involving the same dollar amount, presented distinct legal issues not identical enough for estoppel. Consequently, the matter is returned to the presiding judge to consider consolidating the cases and for further proceedings. This action aims to avoid duplicate litigation and potential inconsistent rulings.
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