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DEAN LINDENMUTH vs. RACK WIDE, INC.; Administered By APPLIED RISK MANAGEMENT

This case involves an applicant seeking to reinstate his workers' compensation claim, which was dismissed due to his and his attorney's failure to appear at two hearings. The applicant's attorney cited a miscommunication regarding representation after the case venue was moved, leading to a mistaken belief that another attorney had taken over the case. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the dismissal, and returned the matter to the trial level. The Board also directed the judge to consider sanctions against the applicant's attorneys for their failure to properly handle the case and appear.