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This case concerns a defendant's appeal of a supplemental attorney's fee award granted under Labor Code § 5801. The Court of Appeal found no reasonable basis for the defendant's petition and remanded the case for attorney's fees. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) had previously awarded $2,500, while the parties had stipulated to $1,400. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the $2,500 award, and issued a new award of $1,400 based on the parties' stipulation.
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This case concerns a defendant's appeal of a supplemental attorney's fee award granted under Labor Code § 5801. The Court of Appeal found no reasonable basis for the defendant's petition and remanded the case for attorney's fees. However, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) had previously awarded $2,500, while the parties had stipulated to $1,400. The WCAB granted reconsideration, rescinded the $2,500 award, and issued a new award of $1,400 based on the parties' stipulation.
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