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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded an order of dismissal. The dismissal was based on the applicant's failure to timely object to a notice of intention to dismiss for lack of prosecution. The applicant had, in fact, filed an objection, but erroneously included the wrong case number. The WCAB found this to be a clerical error, noting the strong public policy favoring resolution on the merits. The case was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded an order of dismissal. The dismissal was based on the applicant's failure to timely object to a notice of intention to dismiss for lack of prosecution. The applicant had, in fact, filed an objection, but erroneously included the wrong case number. The WCAB found this to be a clerical error, noting the strong public policy favoring resolution on the merits. The case was returned to the WCJ for further proceedings.
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