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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award that disallowed a lien claimant's attorney fees. The WCAB found that the original award lacked substantial evidence and a clear explanation for disallowing the lien on a quantum meruit basis. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings, including a lien conference to address the lien claimant's claim on its merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a prior award that disallowed a lien claimant's attorney fees. The WCAB found that the original award lacked substantial evidence and a clear explanation for disallowing the lien on a quantum meruit basis. Therefore, the WCAB rescinded the award and returned the case to the trial level for further proceedings, including a lien conference to address the lien claimant's claim on its merits.
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