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This case involves a dispute over the payment of medical-legal costs ordered against Argonaut Insurance Company. Argonaut sought reconsideration, arguing that it was not solely liable and that the cost award was premature given ongoing issues with the underlying cases, including incorrect case numbers and dates of injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the cost order, and remanded the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning that the cost award should not have been issued while the principal cases were still pending and unresolved.
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This case involves a dispute over the payment of medical-legal costs ordered against Argonaut Insurance Company. Argonaut sought reconsideration, arguing that it was not solely liable and that the cost award was premature given ongoing issues with the underlying cases, including incorrect case numbers and dates of injury. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the cost order, and remanded the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. The Board adopted the WCJ's reasoning that the cost award should not have been issued while the principal cases were still pending and unresolved.
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