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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding applicant's injury compensable. Defendant sought reconsideration arguing the applicant was on a material deviation from employment. However, the WCAB is also issuing a notice of intention to sanction the defendant and their attorneys for presenting facts not in evidence and failing to comply with procedural rules. Sanctions up to $500.00 may be imposed for these bad-faith tactics.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration of a decision finding applicant's injury compensable. Defendant sought reconsideration arguing the applicant was on a material deviation from employment. However, the WCAB is also issuing a notice of intention to sanction the defendant and their attorneys for presenting facts not in evidence and failing to comply with procedural rules. Sanctions up to $500.00 may be imposed for these bad-faith tactics.
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