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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior order imposing sanctions and costs on the applicant's attorney and hearing representative. The WCAB found that the original order was based on a critical factual error regarding the applicant's attendance at a prior trial, which was not properly corrected. Due to significant factual disputes and potential due process issues, the WCAB returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on sanctions and costs by a different WCJ. The petition for removal was dismissed as reconsideration was deemed an adequate remedy.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior order imposing sanctions and costs on the applicant's attorney and hearing representative. The WCAB found that the original order was based on a critical factual error regarding the applicant's attendance at a prior trial, which was not properly corrected. Due to significant factual disputes and potential due process issues, the WCAB returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision on sanctions and costs by a different WCJ. The petition for removal was dismissed as reconsideration was deemed an adequate remedy.
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