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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order of the applicant's claim. This decision followed the applicant's assertion that their request for voluntary dismissal was procured by fraud. The WCAB adopted the trial judge's recommendation to return the case for further proceedings concerning the fraud allegations. Despite procedural defects in the petition, the WCAB exercised its discretion to grant reconsideration on the merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a dismissal order of the applicant's claim. This decision followed the applicant's assertion that their request for voluntary dismissal was procured by fraud. The WCAB adopted the trial judge's recommendation to return the case for further proceedings concerning the fraud allegations. Despite procedural defects in the petition, the WCAB exercised its discretion to grant reconsideration on the merits.
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