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This case involves a dispute over legal fees and costs awarded by a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) judge against a lien claimant, The Nielsen Firm. The judge had previously ordered Nielsen to pay $$ 5,550.00$ to Central Valley Injured Worker Legal Clinic for frivolous and unreasonable conduct. Nielsen sought reconsideration, arguing its actions did not constitute bad faith. The WCAB granted reconsideration, reducing the awarded amount to $$ 3,150.00$, specifically removing fees for hearing dates that were continued due to administrative reasons beyond the parties' control.
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This case involves a dispute over legal fees and costs awarded by a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) judge against a lien claimant, The Nielsen Firm. The judge had previously ordered Nielsen to pay $$ 5,550.00$ to Central Valley Injured Worker Legal Clinic for frivolous and unreasonable conduct. Nielsen sought reconsideration, arguing its actions did not constitute bad faith. The WCAB granted reconsideration, reducing the awarded amount to $$ 3,150.00$, specifically removing fees for hearing dates that were continued due to administrative reasons beyond the parties' control.
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