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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a case where a judge dismissed penalty allegations against the defendant. The applicant argued this dismissal violated Appeals Board rules against summary disposition. The WCAB agreed, rescinded the judge's dismissal orders, and returned the case to the trial level. This allows the judge to conduct necessary proceedings to decide the pending penalty and sanctions issues.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reconsidered a case where a judge dismissed penalty allegations against the defendant. The applicant argued this dismissal violated Appeals Board rules against summary disposition. The WCAB agreed, rescinded the judge's dismissal orders, and returned the case to the trial level. This allows the judge to conduct necessary proceedings to decide the pending penalty and sanctions issues.
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