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This case involves a petition for reconsideration of a $$ 2500$ sanction imposed on defense counsel by a Workers' Compensation Judge. The defense argued the sanction was settled by a Compromise and Release, lacked evidence, and infringed on attorney-client privilege. The Board denied reconsideration, finding the sanction was not settled by the C&R and that claims of privilege did not excuse the misrepresentation. The WCJ found the attorney misrepresented the filing of a Medicare Set Aside analysis, constituting a sanctionable offense despite claims of reasonable belief or privilege.
JOSE TOSTADO vs. JM SMUCKER COMPANY, LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration of a $$ 2500$ sanction imposed on defense counsel by a Workers' Compensation Judge. The defense argued the sanction was settled by a Compromise and Release, lacked evidence, and infringed on attorney-client privilege. The Board denied reconsideration, finding the sanction was not settled by the C&R and that claims of privilege did not excuse the misrepresentation. The WCJ found the attorney misrepresented the filing of a Medicare Set Aside analysis, constituting a sanctionable offense despite claims of reasonable belief or privilege.
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