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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended a prior order, primarily to delete a penalty award. The Board affirmed that the defendant incorrectly paid an attorney's fee installment to a trust instead of the applicant's attorney. Consequently, the defendant must pay the outstanding attorney fee, plus interest, and interest on funds repaid by the trust. The penalty was removed because the applicant was deceased, as such penalties are payable to the applicant.
LAWRENCE WEITZER vs. LAW OFFICES OF LAWRENCE WEITZER, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended a prior order, primarily to delete a penalty award. The Board affirmed that the defendant incorrectly paid an attorney's fee installment to a trust instead of the applicant's attorney. Consequently, the defendant must pay the outstanding attorney fee, plus interest, and interest on funds repaid by the trust. The penalty was removed because the applicant was deceased, as such penalties are payable to the applicant.
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