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The Board affirmed that the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is liable for Labor Code section 5814 penalties for unreasonable payment delays by an insurer before insolvency, ruling they are 'covered claims' and not 'punitive damages'.
Lester Hershman vs. James Eisenberg Medical Group, California Compensation Insurance Company (In Liquidation), California Insurance Guarantee Association, Kemper Employers Claims Service (Servicing Facility) is a workers' compensation case decided in Pasadena. 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 Pasadena.
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The Board affirmed that the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) is liable for Labor Code section 5814 penalties for unreasonable payment delays by an insurer before insolvency, ruling they are 'covered claims' and not 'punitive damages'.
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