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In this case, defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision allowing Pacific Hospital's lien for $58,291.00 related to an industrial injury. Defendant argued the WCJ erred by not allowing defenses of fraud and unclean hands, and that the hospital lacked credible evidence for the claimed amount. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The WCJ found that the defenses were not timely raised, and the evidence supported the lien amount.
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In this case, defendant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision allowing Pacific Hospital's lien for $58,291.00 related to an industrial injury. Defendant argued the WCJ erred by not allowing defenses of fraud and unclean hands, and that the hospital lacked credible evidence for the claimed amount. The Appeals Board denied the petition, adopting the WCJ's reasoning. The WCJ found that the defenses were not timely raised, and the evidence supported the lien amount.
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