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Lien claimants' petition for reconsideration was dismissed because they failed to appear at a noticed lien conference. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board found that the claimants' counsel had not filed a notice of representation, creating uncertainty about their authorization to act on behalf of the claimants. The Board also noted the claimants' failure to comply with WCAB rules and the resulting delays and waste of judicial resources. The Board denied the request for attorney's fees but admonished the defendant for attaching unnecessary exhibits.
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Lien claimants' petition for reconsideration was dismissed because they failed to appear at a noticed lien conference. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board found that the claimants' counsel had not filed a notice of representation, creating uncertainty about their authorization to act on behalf of the claimants. The Board also noted the claimants' failure to comply with WCAB rules and the resulting delays and waste of judicial resources. The Board denied the request for attorney's fees but admonished the defendant for attaching unnecessary exhibits.
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