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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to reverse a prior finding that the defendant was liable for the applicant's attorney fees under Labor Code section 4064(c). The Board held that this section only applies when an employer files an application for adjudication and the employee is unrepresented at that time, which was not the case here as the applicant was already represented. Therefore, the defendant is not liable for the $13,125.00 in attorney fees.
LORAINE MARQUEZ vs. FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL, ARGONAUT INSURANCE GROUP 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 to reverse a prior finding that the defendant was liable for the applicant's attorney fees under Labor Code section 4064(c). The Board held that this section only applies when an employer files an application for adjudication and the employee is unrepresented at that time, which was not the case here as the applicant was already represented. Therefore, the defendant is not liable for the $13,125.00 in attorney fees.
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