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The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order directing the defendant to pay a lien due to defective service. The defendant argued it did not receive notice of the lien claim or the order until after the deadline to object, thus being denied due process. The Board found issues with case number referencing and service of the Notice of Intention to Pay Lien, noting the defendant had not had a proper opportunity to present its defense. Consequently, the Board rescinded the order and returned the matter for further proceedings.
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The California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order directing the defendant to pay a lien due to defective service. The defendant argued it did not receive notice of the lien claim or the order until after the deadline to object, thus being denied due process. The Board found issues with case number referencing and service of the Notice of Intention to Pay Lien, noting the defendant had not had a proper opportunity to present its defense. Consequently, the Board rescinded the order and returned the matter for further proceedings.
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