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The applicant, James Williams, sought reconsideration of an order disapproving a compromise and release agreement he unilaterally submitted for approval. The agreement, purportedly for $17,835,417.18, was only signed by the applicant and did not reflect the agreement of the defendants, including the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) who offered to settle for $6,000. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition, adopting the WCJ's report, because a valid compromise and release requires mutual assent and signatures from all parties. The Board also admonished the applicant for his misleading submission, citing potential sanctions under Labor Code Section 5813.
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The applicant, James Williams, sought reconsideration of an order disapproving a compromise and release agreement he unilaterally submitted for approval. The agreement, purportedly for $17,835,417.18, was only signed by the applicant and did not reflect the agreement of the defendants, including the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) who offered to settle for $6,000. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition, adopting the WCJ's report, because a valid compromise and release requires mutual assent and signatures from all parties. The Board also admonished the applicant for his misleading submission, citing potential sanctions under Labor Code Section 5813.
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