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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Anna Montes, a hearing representative, regarding a $1,500 sanction imposed by the WCJ. Montes was sanctioned for her "insolent, obstructive, disrespectful and frivolous" conduct during a workers' compensation trial involving her client, Dr. Anguizola. The Appeals Board denied Montes' petition, adopting the WCJ's report which detailed how her behavior caused unnecessary delay and wasted Board resources. The Board reiterated that representatives must conduct themselves professionally and ethically, adhering to rules against bad faith tactics that cause delay.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Anna Montes, a hearing representative, regarding a $1,500 sanction imposed by the WCJ. Montes was sanctioned for her "insolent, obstructive, disrespectful and frivolous" conduct during a workers' compensation trial involving her client, Dr. Anguizola. The Appeals Board denied Montes' petition, adopting the WCJ's report which detailed how her behavior caused unnecessary delay and wasted Board resources. The Board reiterated that representatives must conduct themselves professionally and ethically, adhering to rules against bad faith tactics that cause delay.
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