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ALVARO ABARCA vs. REIMER FARMS, AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA

This case concerns a dispute over attorney's fees where applicant's attorney, Giron, failed to appear at a lien conference. The WCJ ordered Giron to forfeit his share of the fees to the applicant's former attorneys due to non-appearance. The Appeals Board rescinded this order, finding a potential due process violation due to unclear notice and a lack of opportunity for Giron to be heard on the fee division. The matter was returned to the WCJ to determine reasonable attorney's fees and consider potential sanctions for Giron's conduct.