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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's (WCJ) dismissal of their lien. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, finding no grounds to overturn the dismissal despite the claimant's arguments about due process and justification for non-appearance at a lien trial. The Board also noted that the WCJ may initiate further proceedings regarding sanctions for the non-appearance, as permitted by Labor Code section 5813.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied a lien claimant's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the administrative law judge's (WCJ) dismissal of their lien. The WCAB adopted the WCJ's report, finding no grounds to overturn the dismissal despite the claimant's arguments about due process and justification for non-appearance at a lien trial. The Board also noted that the WCJ may initiate further proceedings regarding sanctions for the non-appearance, as permitted by Labor Code section 5813.
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