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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Removal filed by a lien claimant's representative, deeming the sanctions order appealable through reconsideration. The WCAB granted reconsideration of an order imposing sanctions for failure to pay a lien activation fee, citing confusion surrounding the fee's enforceability. In light of a federal court's preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the lien activation fee provisions, the WCAB rescinded the sanctions order. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a Petition for Removal filed by a lien claimant's representative, deeming the sanctions order appealable through reconsideration. The WCAB granted reconsideration of an order imposing sanctions for failure to pay a lien activation fee, citing confusion surrounding the fee's enforceability. In light of a federal court's preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the lien activation fee provisions, the WCAB rescinded the sanctions order. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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