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The Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration but granted removal, rescinding the WCJ's notice of intention to sanction. The Board found the WCJ prejudged the lien claimant's entitlement to payment and improperly threatened sanctions without a hearing on the merits. The matter was reassigned to a different WCJ due to the perceived bias.
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The Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration but granted removal, rescinding the WCJ's notice of intention to sanction. The Board found the WCJ prejudged the lien claimant's entitlement to payment and improperly threatened sanctions without a hearing on the merits. The matter was reassigned to a different WCJ due to the perceived bias.
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