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This case concerns the award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5801 following an unsuccessful writ of review by the employer. The Court of Appeal found no reasonable basis for the writ and remanded the matter for attorney's fees. The Appeals Board clarified that all section 5801 claims are handled by the Board, not the WCJ. Consequently, a previous award by the WCJ was voided, and the Board issued a new award for $5,000 against the defendants as stipulated by the parties.
ELIAS RIVERA vs. PINNACLE APPLICATION, INC, XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Salinas. 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 Salinas.
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This case concerns the award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5801 following an unsuccessful writ of review by the employer. The Court of Appeal found no reasonable basis for the writ and remanded the matter for attorney's fees. The Appeals Board clarified that all section 5801 claims are handled by the Board, not the WCJ. Consequently, a previous award by the WCJ was voided, and the Board issued a new award for $5,000 against the defendants as stipulated by the parties.
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