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Defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging mutual mistake and fraud due to applicant's alleged unilateral alteration of the agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature because no evidence or testimony was admitted to support these serious allegations. The case is remanded for the WCJ to hold a hearing on the defendant's allegations and then issue a decision. Either party can seek reconsideration after the WCJ's ruling.
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Defendant sought reconsideration of an approved Compromise and Release, alleging mutual mistake and fraud due to applicant's alleged unilateral alteration of the agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature because no evidence or testimony was admitted to support these serious allegations. The case is remanded for the WCJ to hold a hearing on the defendant's allegations and then issue a decision. Either party can seek reconsideration after the WCJ's ruling.
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