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The Appeals Board denied the defendant's reconsideration of the award finding applicant sustained an industrial lung injury, upholding the WCJ's decision. The Board also granted removal and will consider imposing sanctions on defendant's counsel for frivolous bad faith tactics in attempting to introduce a late deposition transcript after discovery had closed. Counsel is given the opportunity to object to the proposed sanctions.
RODRIGO MALDONADO DEZA vs. THE HOME DEPOT is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Appeals Board denied the defendant's reconsideration of the award finding applicant sustained an industrial lung injury, upholding the WCJ's decision. The Board also granted removal and will consider imposing sanctions on defendant's counsel for frivolous bad faith tactics in attempting to introduce a late deposition transcript after discovery had closed. Counsel is given the opportunity to object to the proposed sanctions.
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