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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed SCIF's petition for reconsideration of an order compelling arbitration for contribution issues. The Board granted SCIF's petition for removal, rescinding the order because SCIF was not joined as a party in the underlying cases and no award of compensation had been made. The Board clarified that contribution claims require an award and proper joinder of the party from whom contribution is sought.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed SCIF's petition for reconsideration of an order compelling arbitration for contribution issues. The Board granted SCIF's petition for removal, rescinding the order because SCIF was not joined as a party in the underlying cases and no award of compensation had been made. The Board clarified that contribution claims require an award and proper joinder of the party from whom contribution is sought.
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