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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order for applicant to pay $1,637.32 in attorney's fees and costs to the defendant. The Board found that applicant did not receive proper notice or an opportunity to be heard before sanctions were imposed, and that the ordered costs were excessive. Furthermore, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence of bad-faith actions or frivolous tactics to warrant sanctions under Labor Code section 5813. The case was returned to the trial level for a decision on the applicant's underlying claims.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded an order for applicant to pay $1,637.32 in attorney's fees and costs to the defendant. The Board found that applicant did not receive proper notice or an opportunity to be heard before sanctions were imposed, and that the ordered costs were excessive. Furthermore, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence of bad-faith actions or frivolous tactics to warrant sanctions under Labor Code section 5813. The case was returned to the trial level for a decision on the applicant's underlying claims.
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