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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Florida Silva's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the denial of her claim for attorney's fees and penalties. The denial stemmed from the applicant's failure to formally petition for penalties or raise attorney's fees and costs as issues during the Mandatory Settlement Conference or trial. The board found that the SJDB voucher issue became moot when it was eventually provided, and without a formal petition for penalties, there was no basis for an award of fees.
FLORIDA SILVA vs. RIOS FARM LABOR SERVICES, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Florida Silva's Petition for Reconsideration, upholding the denial of her claim for attorney's fees and penalties. The denial stemmed from the applicant's failure to formally petition for penalties or raise attorney's fees and costs as issues during the Mandatory Settlement Conference or trial. The board found that the SJDB voucher issue became moot when it was eventually provided, and without a formal petition for penalties, there was no basis for an award of fees.
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