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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition seeking reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release. The applicant alleged fraud in the settlement agreement, which resolved two injury claims for $22,500. However, the WCAB found that no evidence had been presented to support the fraud claim, making the matter premature for review. The case is remanded to the trial level for a hearing on the applicant's petition to set aside the settlement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition seeking reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release. The applicant alleged fraud in the settlement agreement, which resolved two injury claims for $22,500. However, the WCAB found that no evidence had been presented to support the fraud claim, making the matter premature for review. The case is remanded to the trial level for a hearing on the applicant's petition to set aside the settlement.
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