CompFox AI Summary
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a previous award, primarily deferring the issue of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 4607 pending a Supreme Court decision. The Board affirmed the penalty for the unreasonable delay in authorizing a TENS unit and its supplies, but amended the penalty period for the cost of batteries and electrodes to July 10, 2007, through August 20, 2007, as stipulated by the parties. The case involved the Department of Motor Vehicles' delayed provision of a TENS unit to applicant Rachel Elizondo.
RACHEL ELIZONDO vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to amend a previous award, primarily deferring the issue of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 4607 pending a Supreme Court decision. The Board affirmed the penalty for the unreasonable delay in authorizing a TENS unit and its supplies, but amended the penalty period for the cost of batteries and electrodes to July 10, 2007, through August 20, 2007, as stipulated by the parties. The case involved the Department of Motor Vehicles' delayed provision of a TENS unit to applicant Rachel Elizondo.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.