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KATHERINE JAMES vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CSP KINGS COUNTY AT CORCORAN, Legally Uninsured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency

Filed: Aug 26, 2014
Fresno
ADJ7978937

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the original award, admitting defendant's Exhibit E and adjusting the temporary disability indemnity rate. While affirming the finding of a psychiatric injury, the Board rescinded all penalties and sanctions previously awarded. Defendant's assertion of a good faith personnel action defense was deemed reasonable, thus precluding penalties for delayed payment. Temporary disability amounts are to be adjusted by the parties, with jurisdiction reserved for future disputes.

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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the original award, admitting defendant's Exhibit E and adjusting the temporary disability indemnity rate. While affirming the finding of a psychiatric injury, the Board rescinded all penalties and sanctions previously awarded. Defendant's assertion of a good faith personnel action defense was deemed reasonable, thus precluding penalties for delayed payment. Temporary disability amounts are to be adjusted by the parties, with jurisdiction reserved for future disputes.

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KATHERINE JAMES vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CSP KINGS COUNTY AT CORCORAN, Legally Uninsured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency (2014) – Fresno | CompFox