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The Appeals Board granted removal to reconsider its prior decision that rescinded a Joint Findings and Award. The prior decision found insufficient record to support attorney's fees and sanctions awarded by the WCJ for the defendant's failure to comply with a subpoena duces tecum. Upon review, the Board found the record sufficient to support the $9,100.00 attorney's fee award, as the defendant admitted non-compliance and offered no excuse. The Board also determined the WCJ did not abuse discretion regarding sanctions and reinstated the original award.
EDMOND HAKAKHA vs. CVS PHARMACY 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The Appeals Board granted removal to reconsider its prior decision that rescinded a Joint Findings and Award. The prior decision found insufficient record to support attorney's fees and sanctions awarded by the WCJ for the defendant's failure to comply with a subpoena duces tecum. Upon review, the Board found the record sufficient to support the $9,100.00 attorney's fee award, as the defendant admitted non-compliance and offered no excuse. The Board also determined the WCJ did not abuse discretion regarding sanctions and reinstated the original award.
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