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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a previous order dismissing St. Mary's Hospital's lien. The WCAB found that the dismissal order was improperly issued without notice or an opportunity for St. Mary's or its representative, Recovery Resources, to be heard. The Board emphasized that due process requires notice and a hearing before a lien can be dismissed. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to allow the lien claimant to present its case on the merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a previous order dismissing St. Mary's Hospital's lien. The WCAB found that the dismissal order was improperly issued without notice or an opportunity for St. Mary's or its representative, Recovery Resources, to be heard. The Board emphasized that due process requires notice and a hearing before a lien can be dismissed. Therefore, the matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings to allow the lien claimant to present its case on the merits.
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