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This case involves a dispute over an approved Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement. The defendant sought reconsideration of the original order, arguing the judge erroneously failed to include the parties' stipulated attorney's fee of $1,800.00. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the judge violated due process by unilaterally reducing the agreed-upon attorney fee without a hearing. The Board rescinded the original order and returned the matter for further proceedings to determine the correct attorney fee amount.
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This case involves a dispute over an approved Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement. The defendant sought reconsideration of the original order, arguing the judge erroneously failed to include the parties' stipulated attorney's fee of $1,800.00. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, finding the judge violated due process by unilaterally reducing the agreed-upon attorney fee without a hearing. The Board rescinded the original order and returned the matter for further proceedings to determine the correct attorney fee amount.
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