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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Lien Claimant William J. Carlisle, Esq., challenging the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision regarding his attorney fee and sanctions. Carlisle argued the complexity of the claim warranted a higher fee and disputed the WCJ's finding of personal bias and the imposition of $1,000 in sanctions. The WCJ's report, adopted by the Appeals Board, found the claim to be of average complexity and the awarded fee of $3,300 to be reasonable. The sanctions were upheld due to inconsistencies between Carlisle's sworn statements and the evidentiary record. Therefore, the Appeals Board denied Carlisle's Petition for Reconsideration.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Lien Claimant William J. Carlisle, Esq., challenging the Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge's (WCJ) decision regarding his attorney fee and sanctions. Carlisle argued the complexity of the claim warranted a higher fee and disputed the WCJ's finding of personal bias and the imposition of $1,000 in sanctions. The WCJ's report, adopted by the Appeals Board, found the claim to be of average complexity and the awarded fee of $3,300 to be reasonable. The sanctions were upheld due to inconsistencies between Carlisle's sworn statements and the evidentiary record. Therefore, the Appeals Board denied Carlisle's Petition for Reconsideration.
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