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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the trial judge's order that penalized the defendant for untimely or inadequate benefit payments. The Board found that the defendant was not afforded due process, as the order imposing penalties was issued without a hearing and potentially misinterpreted the judge's intent. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to address adequacy and potential penalties properly.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding the trial judge's order that penalized the defendant for untimely or inadequate benefit payments. The Board found that the defendant was not afforded due process, as the order imposing penalties was issued without a hearing and potentially misinterpreted the judge's intent. The case is returned to the trial level for further proceedings to address adequacy and potential penalties properly.
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