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TERRY BAUMGARTNER vs. WASTE MANAGEMENT, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

Filed: Sep 09, 2014
Sacramento
ADJ7765510

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a sanction order against Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. The sanction was imposed for misidentifying the insurance carrier in settlement documents and failing to respond to court orders. Defense counsel also improperly identified the petitioner, leading the Board to remind counsel of proper party identification rules. The denial was based on the WCJ's report, which detailed the procedural history and reasons for the sanction.

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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a sanction order against Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. The sanction was imposed for misidentifying the insurance carrier in settlement documents and failing to respond to court orders. Defense counsel also improperly identified the petitioner, leading the Board to remind counsel of proper party identification rules. The denial was based on the WCJ's report, which detailed the procedural history and reasons for the sanction.

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