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This case involves a dispute over the appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) for the deceased worker's dependents. The defendant sought removal of an ex parte GAL order obtained by one claimant's counsel while another claimant's GAL petition was pending. The Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the GAL order, finding it invalid on its face and noting questionable conduct by the petitioner's counsel. The matter is remanded for a proper determination of the appropriate GAL for the dependent.
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This case involves a dispute over the appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) for the deceased worker's dependents. The defendant sought removal of an ex parte GAL order obtained by one claimant's counsel while another claimant's GAL petition was pending. The Appeals Board granted removal and rescinded the GAL order, finding it invalid on its face and noting questionable conduct by the petitioner's counsel. The matter is remanded for a proper determination of the appropriate GAL for the dependent.
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