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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) order for reimbursement of costs. The WCJ had ordered the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) to pay $1,350.00 to applicant's attorney for delays in clarifying insurance coverage. However, the Board clarified that Labor Code section 5811(a) does not permit the award of attorney's fees as costs, and any such award under Labor Code section 5813 would require proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, which was not provided. Therefore, the WCJ's order was improper.
JUAN MELO vs. THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, THE GOLDEN BASEBALL LEAGUE, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a Workers' Compensation Judge's (WCJ) order for reimbursement of costs. The WCJ had ordered the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) to pay $1,350.00 to applicant's attorney for delays in clarifying insurance coverage. However, the Board clarified that Labor Code section 5811(a) does not permit the award of attorney's fees as costs, and any such award under Labor Code section 5813 would require proper notice and an opportunity to be heard, which was not provided. Therefore, the WCJ's order was improper.
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