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This case involves a dispute over timely filing of a declaration for lien claimants, which the Appeals Board previously ruled was timely filed under statute and regulation. The Court of Appeal has remanded the case for the Board to determine if the defendant's petition for writ of review was frivolous. The Board is now giving notice of its intention to consider imposing attorney's fees and costs on the defendant pursuant to Labor Code section 5813. Parties are invited to submit briefing on whether such an order should be made.
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This case involves a dispute over timely filing of a declaration for lien claimants, which the Appeals Board previously ruled was timely filed under statute and regulation. The Court of Appeal has remanded the case for the Board to determine if the defendant's petition for writ of review was frivolous. The Board is now giving notice of its intention to consider imposing attorney's fees and costs on the defendant pursuant to Labor Code section 5813. Parties are invited to submit briefing on whether such an order should be made.
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