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In this workers' compensation case, a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) sanctioned a lien claimant and their representative $2,400 each for alleged misrepresentations during a trial regarding exhibit lists and participation in a prior hearing. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the WCJ failed to provide proper notice and an opportunity to be heard before imposing sanctions, as required by Board Rule 10561. While acknowledging potential sanctionable conduct by the lien claimant's representative, the Board rescinded the order due to the procedural defect. The matter was returned to the trial level for proper procedural adherence before any potential sanctions are reimposed.
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In this workers' compensation case, a Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) sanctioned a lien claimant and their representative $2,400 each for alleged misrepresentations during a trial regarding exhibit lists and participation in a prior hearing. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the WCJ failed to provide proper notice and an opportunity to be heard before imposing sanctions, as required by Board Rule 10561. While acknowledging potential sanctionable conduct by the lien claimant's representative, the Board rescinded the order due to the procedural defect. The matter was returned to the trial level for proper procedural adherence before any potential sanctions are reimposed.
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