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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of its decision regarding attorney's fees. The applicant's attorney sought fees under Labor Code sections 4607 and 5814.5, arguing the defendant unreasonably failed to appoint a new case manager and pay prior bills. The Board affirmed the judge's finding that Labor Code § 4607 fees are inapplicable when the entire award is not terminated, and Labor Code § 5814.5 fees require an existing award and unreasonable refusal to pay. The Board found no evidence of unreasonable delay by the defendant in appointing a new case manager, thus denying the petition.
DAVID PELLETIER vs. UNITED STRUCTURES, INC., CIGA by its Servicing Facility CAMBRIDGE on behalf of FREMONT COMPENSATION, in liquidation is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of its decision regarding attorney's fees. The applicant's attorney sought fees under Labor Code sections 4607 and 5814.5, arguing the defendant unreasonably failed to appoint a new case manager and pay prior bills. The Board affirmed the judge's finding that Labor Code § 4607 fees are inapplicable when the entire award is not terminated, and Labor Code § 5814.5 fees require an existing award and unreasonable refusal to pay. The Board found no evidence of unreasonable delay by the defendant in appointing a new case manager, thus denying the petition.
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