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JOAN COOPER vs. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Sep 09, 2013
ADJ1619413 (ANA 0411678)

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to lien claimant Atlas Imaging. The Board rescinded the trial judge's decision to award attorney fees of $1,050 against Atlas, finding it violated due process. Specifically, Atlas was not provided proper notice or an opportunity to be heard before the fees were imposed. The Board returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with due process requirements.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to lien claimant Atlas Imaging. The Board rescinded the trial judge's decision to award attorney fees of $1,050 against Atlas, finding it violated due process. Specifically, Atlas was not provided proper notice or an opportunity to be heard before the fees were imposed. The Board returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings consistent with due process requirements.

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