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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release agreement for $25,000, which awarded applicant's attorney a 15% fee instead of the requested 20%. The Board found the attorney's petition for reconsideration to be frivolous and meritless, lacking proper legal justification for an increased fee. Furthermore, the attorney failed to comply with procedural rules, including not providing proof of notice to her client regarding adverse interests and improperly attaching exhibits. Consequently, the Board issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions against the attorney for bad faith actions.
OFELIA INIGUEZ vs. FOSTER FARMS is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release agreement for $25,000, which awarded applicant's attorney a 15% fee instead of the requested 20%. The Board found the attorney's petition for reconsideration to be frivolous and meritless, lacking proper legal justification for an increased fee. Furthermore, the attorney failed to comply with procedural rules, including not providing proof of notice to her client regarding adverse interests and improperly attaching exhibits. Consequently, the Board issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions against the attorney for bad faith actions.
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