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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order assessing penalties for late payment of a workers' compensation award. The defendant argued that confusion over the applicant's name justified the delay, but the Board found the four-month delay after the initial inquiry unreasonable. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, denying reconsideration and upholding the penalty, interest, and attorney's fees. The Board found no evidence the defendant took reasonable steps to resolve the payment issue after May 9, 2017.
NORA MAY RAMIREZ-CORTES vs. MARQUEZ BROTHERS ENTERPRISE, INC., TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order assessing penalties for late payment of a workers' compensation award. The defendant argued that confusion over the applicant's name justified the delay, but the Board found the four-month delay after the initial inquiry unreasonable. The Board adopted the WCJ's report, denying reconsideration and upholding the penalty, interest, and attorney's fees. The Board found no evidence the defendant took reasonable steps to resolve the payment issue after May 9, 2017.
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