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BRUCE GORDEN vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

Filed: Dec 28, 2007
STK 195201

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's reconsideration petition as untimely. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion due to potential prejudice and irreparable harm to the lien claimant, whose lien for living expenses was overlooked in the initial stipulations. The Board rescinded the submission order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings to address the lien claimant's claim.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a lien claimant's reconsideration petition as untimely. However, the Board granted removal on its own motion due to potential prejudice and irreparable harm to the lien claimant, whose lien for living expenses was overlooked in the initial stipulations. The Board rescinded the submission order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings to address the lien claimant's claim.

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