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This case involves a lien claimant, Whittier Drugs, whose lien was dismissed for failure to pay a lien activation fee. Whittier contended they had timely paid the fee, supported by electronic documentation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, finding that although the petition was delayed in reaching the judge, this was due to circumstances beyond the claimant's control. The WCAB rescinded the dismissal order and returned the case for further proceedings, citing Shipley v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. for the exception to the 60-day rule for acting on reconsideration petitions.
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This case involves a lien claimant, Whittier Drugs, whose lien was dismissed for failure to pay a lien activation fee. Whittier contended they had timely paid the fee, supported by electronic documentation. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, finding that although the petition was delayed in reaching the judge, this was due to circumstances beyond the claimant's control. The WCAB rescinded the dismissal order and returned the case for further proceedings, citing Shipley v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd. for the exception to the 60-day rule for acting on reconsideration petitions.
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