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This case involves Zurich American Insurance petitioning for reconsideration of an order awarding applicant's counsel $181,883.97 in attorney fees based on a finding of permanent total disability. Zurich argued that their subsequent petition for a writ of review stayed the attorney fee order. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, clarifying that a writ petition does not automatically stay or suspend the effect of a WCAB decision. The Board further noted that execution of an award requires a certified copy, which is not issued during pending judicial review, but warned Zurich of potential penalties for non-payment.
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This case involves Zurich American Insurance petitioning for reconsideration of an order awarding applicant's counsel $181,883.97 in attorney fees based on a finding of permanent total disability. Zurich argued that their subsequent petition for a writ of review stayed the attorney fee order. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, clarifying that a writ petition does not automatically stay or suspend the effect of a WCAB decision. The Board further noted that execution of an award requires a certified copy, which is not issued during pending judicial review, but warned Zurich of potential penalties for non-payment.
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