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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address an attorney's fee award of $4,500.00. This fee was awarded for services related to alleged prohibited ex parte communications with Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), as per Labor Code section 4062.3. The Board rescinded the award, finding no explicit determination of prohibited communication occurred as the prior WCJ's orders were voided. The matter was returned to the trial level to first determine if prohibited ex parte communication occurred, and if so, to award fees based on incurred costs and attorney fees for related discovery.
SALVADOR AGUAYO, JR. vs. AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION, ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration to address an attorney's fee award of $4,500.00. This fee was awarded for services related to alleged prohibited ex parte communications with Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), as per Labor Code section 4062.3. The Board rescinded the award, finding no explicit determination of prohibited communication occurred as the prior WCJ's orders were voided. The matter was returned to the trial level to first determine if prohibited ex parte communication occurred, and if so, to award fees based on incurred costs and attorney fees for related discovery.
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