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Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 2. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board--Rules and Practice Procedure
Article 12. Settlements

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§ 10702. Service of Settlements on Lien Claimants.

Where a lien claim is on file with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and a Compromise and Release agreement or Stipulations with Request for Award is filed, a copy of the Compromise and Release agreement or Stipulations with Request for Award shall be served by the filing party on the lien claimant.
No lien claim shall be disallowed or reduced unless the lien claimant has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 133 and 5307, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4903, 4903.05, 4903.1, 4903.4, 4904, 4904.1, 4905 and 4906, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Renumbering of former section 10886 to section 10702, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 12-17-2019; operative 1-1-2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 2019, No. 51).

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