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Lester Hershman vs. James Eisenberg Medical Group, California Compensation Insurance Company (In Liquidation), California Insurance Guarantee Association, Kemper Employers Claims Service (Servicing Facility)

Filed: Jun 11, 2002
Pasadena
PAS 0023953

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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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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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