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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award. The Board affirmed the finding of unreasonable payment delays and associated penalties but reversed the award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5814.5. This reversal was based on the defendant's status as a state agency, which is exempt from such attorney's fees. Any claims for attorney's fees under a different statute, section 5813, must be presented to the administrative law judge.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award. The Board affirmed the finding of unreasonable payment delays and associated penalties but reversed the award of attorney's fees under Labor Code section 5814.5. This reversal was based on the defendant's status as a state agency, which is exempt from such attorney's fees. Any claims for attorney's fees under a different statute, section 5813, must be presented to the administrative law judge.
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