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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct a clerical error regarding a penalty for delayed attorney's fees. The Board affirmed the finding of unreasonable delay in paying the attorney's fees, consistent with the Administrative Law Judge's initial decision. However, the penalty amount was amended to reflect a $10%$ penalty on the attorney's fees plus additional fees awarded under Labor Code section 5814.5. The decision also included interest on the delayed attorney fee payment.
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In this workers' compensation case, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration to correct a clerical error regarding a penalty for delayed attorney's fees. The Board affirmed the finding of unreasonable delay in paying the attorney's fees, consistent with the Administrative Law Judge's initial decision. However, the penalty amount was amended to reflect a $10%$ penalty on the attorney's fees plus additional fees awarded under Labor Code section 5814.5. The decision also included interest on the delayed attorney fee payment.
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