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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, finding the defendant acted in bad faith. The defendant failed to timely pay interpreter invoices or provide a valid objection within 60 days, violating Labor Code section 4622 and AD Rule 9795.4. The case is returned to the WCJ to determine reasonable expenses, attorney's fees, and costs under Labor Code section 5813. The WCJ will also reconsider sanctions against the lien claimant.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration, finding the defendant acted in bad faith. The defendant failed to timely pay interpreter invoices or provide a valid objection within 60 days, violating Labor Code section 4622 and AD Rule 9795.4. The case is returned to the WCJ to determine reasonable expenses, attorney's fees, and costs under Labor Code section 5813. The WCJ will also reconsider sanctions against the lien claimant.
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