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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant sought penalties and attorney fees for the late payment of a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement, alleging Chubb Group failed to make timely and correct payment. The Board found that the delay was due to a single instance of human error involving an incorrect address on the C&R, which was promptly corrected upon discovery. The applicant also contributed to the delay by not notifying Chubb of the non-receipt of payment for over three months. Therefore, the Board concluded there was no unreasonable delay justifying penalties.
LETICIA BENAVIDES vs. BON APPETIT DANISH; MACY'S; CHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE CO. 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 denied the applicant's petition for reconsideration. The applicant sought penalties and attorney fees for the late payment of a Compromise and Release (C&R) settlement, alleging Chubb Group failed to make timely and correct payment. The Board found that the delay was due to a single instance of human error involving an incorrect address on the C&R, which was promptly corrected upon discovery. The applicant also contributed to the delay by not notifying Chubb of the non-receipt of payment for over three months. Therefore, the Board concluded there was no unreasonable delay justifying penalties.
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