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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Steve Hastings' petition for reconsideration of a Compromise and Release agreement. Hastings alleged his attorney misrepresented his injuries and improperly padded his fee from the $7,500 settlement. However, Hastings' petition lacked specific details to support these claims and did not demonstrate that he did not receive his $6,375 share of the settlement. The Board found no sufficient cause to set aside the fully executed agreement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Steve Hastings' petition for reconsideration of a Compromise and Release agreement. Hastings alleged his attorney misrepresented his injuries and improperly padded his fee from the $7,500 settlement. However, Hastings' petition lacked specific details to support these claims and did not demonstrate that he did not receive his $6,375 share of the settlement. The Board found no sufficient cause to set aside the fully executed agreement.
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