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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded a WCJ's order dismissing a lien claim, and remanded the matter for a hearing on the merits of the lien. The WCAB also reduced sanctions imposed on the lien claimant's representative from $500 to $100, citing the policy to favor hearings on the merits. While the representative's tardiness and conduct were not condoned, dismissal was deemed too severe a penalty.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinded a WCJ's order dismissing a lien claim, and remanded the matter for a hearing on the merits of the lien. The WCAB also reduced sanctions imposed on the lien claimant's representative from $500 to $100, citing the policy to favor hearings on the merits. While the representative's tardiness and conduct were not condoned, dismissal was deemed too severe a penalty.
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