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The applicant's attorney, Dennis Hershewe, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's findings denying industrial injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, but is also issuing a notice of intention to sanction Hershewe for $1,500. This is due to his petition containing language deemed insulting, disrespectful, and impugning the WCJ's integrity. The Board found these statements constituted bad faith litigation conduct under Labor Code section 5813.
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The applicant's attorney, Dennis Hershewe, sought reconsideration of a WCJ's findings denying industrial injury. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, but is also issuing a notice of intention to sanction Hershewe for $1,500. This is due to his petition containing language deemed insulting, disrespectful, and impugning the WCJ's integrity. The Board found these statements constituted bad faith litigation conduct under Labor Code section 5813.
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