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The applicant sought penalties, interest, and attorney fees for the defendant's delayed payment of a Compromise and Release settlement. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior decision that denied penalties. The WCAB found that the defendant's over 80-day delay in payment was unreasonable and that the defendant failed to provide evidence demonstrating timely mailing of the settlement funds. Consequently, the WCAB awarded the applicant penalties, interest, and attorney fees under relevant Labor Code sections.
MARIA VALLEJO vs. VENTURA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, PERMISSIBLY SELF-INSURED, ADMINISTERED BY YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The applicant sought penalties, interest, and attorney fees for the defendant's delayed payment of a Compromise and Release settlement. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration, rescinding the prior decision that denied penalties. The WCAB found that the defendant's over 80-day delay in payment was unreasonable and that the defendant failed to provide evidence demonstrating timely mailing of the settlement funds. Consequently, the WCAB awarded the applicant penalties, interest, and attorney fees under relevant Labor Code sections.
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