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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award concerning an alleged late payment of benefits by Ralphs Grocery Company. The Board rescinded the original award, finding the administrative law judge's decision lacked specific findings on which benefits were delayed and the amounts involved. This matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision with specific findings, including whether penalties and attorney fees under Labor Code section 5814.5 are warranted.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a prior award concerning an alleged late payment of benefits by Ralphs Grocery Company. The Board rescinded the original award, finding the administrative law judge's decision lacked specific findings on which benefits were delayed and the amounts involved. This matter is returned to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision with specific findings, including whether penalties and attorney fees under Labor Code section 5814.5 are warranted.
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