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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse penalties awarded against the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for alleged unreasonable delay in paying applicant's attorney fees. SCIF argued the delay was reasonable due to an overlooked lien from a prior attorney, which the current attorney was aware of. The Board found SCIF's efforts to resolve the fee dispute were not unreasonable, therefore rescinding the penalties.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse penalties awarded against the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) for alleged unreasonable delay in paying applicant's attorney fees. SCIF argued the delay was reasonable due to an overlooked lien from a prior attorney, which the current attorney was aware of. The Board found SCIF's efforts to resolve the fee dispute were not unreasonable, therefore rescinding the penalties.
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