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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order awarding applicant's attorney Labor Code section 5710 fees. Defendant sought reconsideration, arguing inadequate notice and that the fees were unwarranted as they did not request the applicant's deposition. The Board rescinded the prior order and remanded the case to the WCJ for further proceedings, finding that the defendant did not receive adequate notice. The Board took no position on the merits of the fee entitlement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order awarding applicant's attorney Labor Code section 5710 fees. Defendant sought reconsideration, arguing inadequate notice and that the fees were unwarranted as they did not request the applicant's deposition. The Board rescinded the prior order and remanded the case to the WCJ for further proceedings, finding that the defendant did not receive adequate notice. The Board took no position on the merits of the fee entitlement.
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