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ANTONIO CERVANTES-LOPEZ vs. UNIVERSAL FURNITURE, AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Aug 21, 2012
San Francisco
ADJ1775698 (LAO 0800658)

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Applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying substantial attorney fees and sanctions related to a $14,800 compromise and release for a low back injury. The WCJ awarded $2,222 in attorney fees but rejected the applicant's claim for over $29,000 in penalties, interest, and sanctions for alleged bad faith. The Board denied reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that the requested fees were unreasonable. Both parties' counsel were admonished for unprofessional conduct that wasted the Board's time.

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Applicant sought reconsideration of a WCJ's decision denying substantial attorney fees and sanctions related to a $14,800 compromise and release for a low back injury. The WCJ awarded $2,222 in attorney fees but rejected the applicant's claim for over $29,000 in penalties, interest, and sanctions for alleged bad faith. The Board denied reconsideration, agreeing with the WCJ that the requested fees were unreasonable. Both parties' counsel were admonished for unprofessional conduct that wasted the Board's time.

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