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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order. The dismissal for lack of prosecution was improper because the applicant's attorney did not receive proper notice of the defendant's petition to dismiss or the WCJ's notice of intention. The WCAB returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. However, the applicant's attorney was admonished to file any necessary substitutions of attorney.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order. The dismissal for lack of prosecution was improper because the applicant's attorney did not receive proper notice of the defendant's petition to dismiss or the WCJ's notice of intention. The WCAB returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. However, the applicant's attorney was admonished to file any necessary substitutions of attorney.
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