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The Appeals Board reviewed the WCJ's decision to sanction a lien claimant for bad faith tactics. The claimant had inadvertently filed a lien for services on an incorrect date and continued to pursue reimbursement after notice of the error. While acknowledging the initial mistake might have been excusable, the Board upheld the finding of sanctionable conduct. However, the Board exercised its discretion to reduce the sanction amount from $$ 1,500.00$ to $$ 500.00$.
EDUARDO ESQUEDO vs. PREFERRED PERSONNEL SERVICE, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board reviewed the WCJ's decision to sanction a lien claimant for bad faith tactics. The claimant had inadvertently filed a lien for services on an incorrect date and continued to pursue reimbursement after notice of the error. While acknowledging the initial mistake might have been excusable, the Board upheld the finding of sanctionable conduct. However, the Board exercised its discretion to reduce the sanction amount from $$ 1,500.00$ to $$ 500.00$.
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