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This case involves a lien claimant, Anton Burkley, D.C., who sought reconsideration of an order dismissing his lien claim for failing to pay a required $100 activation fee by the May 21, 2013 deadline. The claimant argued ignorance of the fee requirement, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied his petition. The WCAB affirmed that under Labor Code section 4903.06, failure to pay the activation fee or provide proof of payment results in dismissal with prejudice, and ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
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This case involves a lien claimant, Anton Burkley, D.C., who sought reconsideration of an order dismissing his lien claim for failing to pay a required $100 activation fee by the May 21, 2013 deadline. The claimant argued ignorance of the fee requirement, but the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denied his petition. The WCAB affirmed that under Labor Code section 4903.06, failure to pay the activation fee or provide proof of payment results in dismissal with prejudice, and ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
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