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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of an order approving a settlement for a medical lien. The defendant argued the lien claimant's provider was indicted for fraud, triggering an automatic stay under Labor Code section 4615. The WCAB found the petition timely and, absent contrary evidence, rescinded the order to allow the trial judge to determine if the stay applies. The matter was returned for further proceedings on the applicability of the statutory stay.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of an order approving a settlement for a medical lien. The defendant argued the lien claimant's provider was indicted for fraud, triggering an automatic stay under Labor Code section 4615. The WCAB found the petition timely and, absent contrary evidence, rescinded the order to allow the trial judge to determine if the stay applies. The matter was returned for further proceedings on the applicability of the statutory stay.
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