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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision concerning penalties and attorney's fees for delayed compensation payments. The Board found that the defendant's persistent failure to timely pay the May 7, 2012 award, due to adjusters lacking a complete copy of the decision, was unreasonable and warranted increased attorney's fees. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and substituted its own, awarding additional attorney's fees of $19,200.00, along with sanctions against the defendant's adjusters and claims administrator.
ROSA NASH vs. GENERAL HOSPITAL - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration of the WCJ's decision concerning penalties and attorney's fees for delayed compensation payments. The Board found that the defendant's persistent failure to timely pay the May 7, 2012 award, due to adjusters lacking a complete copy of the decision, was unreasonable and warranted increased attorney's fees. Consequently, the Board rescinded the WCJ's decision and substituted its own, awarding additional attorney's fees of $19,200.00, along with sanctions against the defendant's adjusters and claims administrator.
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