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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Daniel Escamilla's petition for removal, which sought to rescind an order denying his requests for an appointed attorney and paid trial transcripts. The Board found that the administrative law judge correctly determined that the authority to remove a representative's privilege to appear before the Board rests solely with the Board itself, not the WCJ. Issues of sanctions and attorney fees under Labor Code section 5813 were also not deemed quasi-criminal, further supporting the denial. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
CARMEN SANTANGELO vs. NEWPORT MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, KEENAN \u0026 ASSOCIATES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Daniel Escamilla's petition for removal, which sought to rescind an order denying his requests for an appointed attorney and paid trial transcripts. The Board found that the administrative law judge correctly determined that the authority to remove a representative's privilege to appear before the Board rests solely with the Board itself, not the WCJ. Issues of sanctions and attorney fees under Labor Code section 5813 were also not deemed quasi-criminal, further supporting the denial. The matter was returned to the trial level for further proceedings.
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