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The Appeals Board holds that penalties under Labor Code section 5814(a) are discretionary, clarifies when successive penalties are appropriate, and confirms that section 5814.5 attorney's fees apply to unreasonable delays occurring after its 2003 effective date, regardless of the injury date, calculated based on a reasonable hourly rate.
DEE ANNE RAMIREZ vs. DRIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, ONE BEACON INSURANCE CO. 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 Appeals Board holds that penalties under Labor Code section 5814(a) are discretionary, clarifies when successive penalties are appropriate, and confirms that section 5814.5 attorney's fees apply to unreasonable delays occurring after its 2003 effective date, regardless of the injury date, calculated based on a reasonable hourly rate.
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