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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a $$350.00$ sanctions order against applicant's attorney. The WCAB found that the attorney's actions in refusing to stipulate to a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel did not rise to the level of frivolous or bad-faith conduct as required by Labor Code Section 5813. The Board also dismissed the attorney's petition for removal, finding reconsideration to be the proper remedy for a sanctions order.
RAFE EK RAHEEM vs. WELLS FARGO BANK, OLD REPUBLIC is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Van Nuys.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded a $$350.00$ sanctions order against applicant's attorney. The WCAB found that the attorney's actions in refusing to stipulate to a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) panel did not rise to the level of frivolous or bad-faith conduct as required by Labor Code Section 5813. The Board also dismissed the attorney's petition for removal, finding reconsideration to be the proper remedy for a sanctions order.
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