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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an administrative law judge's order dismissing an applicant's claim for lack of prosecution. The applicant's attorney failed to respond to notices of intent to dismiss and did not provide reasons for reconsideration beyond requesting the dismissal be vacated. While the dismissal for lack of prosecution was affirmed, a dissenting commissioner believed removal should be granted regarding unpaid deposition fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of an administrative law judge's order dismissing an applicant's claim for lack of prosecution. The applicant's attorney failed to respond to notices of intent to dismiss and did not provide reasons for reconsideration beyond requesting the dismissal be vacated. While the dismissal for lack of prosecution was affirmed, a dissenting commissioner believed removal should be granted regarding unpaid deposition fees.
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