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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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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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