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This case involves a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed and a failure to demonstrate good cause for the lien claimant's non-appearance at a conference. The WCAB emphasized that lien claimants are subject to all WCAB rules, including requirements for appearance and settlement authority, even before the underlying case is resolved. The Board indicated that even if the petition were not dismissed for untimeliness, it would have been denied on the merits.
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This case involves a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed and a failure to demonstrate good cause for the lien claimant's non-appearance at a conference. The WCAB emphasized that lien claimants are subject to all WCAB rules, including requirements for appearance and settlement authority, even before the underlying case is resolved. The Board indicated that even if the petition were not dismissed for untimeliness, it would have been denied on the merits.
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