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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a judge's decision that denied penalties, sanctions, and costs. The Board found that Costco Wholesale unreasonably delayed payment of a prior vocational rehabilitation fee award. Consequently, Costco was ordered to pay applicant's attorney interest on the overdue fee, a 25% penalty for the delay, and an attorney's fee for enforcing the award.
AURELIO GUERRERO vs. COSTCO WHOLESALE, SEDGWICK CMS is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a judge's decision that denied penalties, sanctions, and costs. The Board found that Costco Wholesale unreasonably delayed payment of a prior vocational rehabilitation fee award. Consequently, Costco was ordered to pay applicant's attorney interest on the overdue fee, a 25% penalty for the delay, and an attorney's fee for enforcing the award.
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