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This case involves a $1000 attorney's fee sanction imposed on Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich) by a WCJ. Zurich sought reconsideration, arguing the sanction was unjustified and the WCJ acted in excess of powers. After a commissioners' conference and Zurich's subsequent payment of the sanction, the Board found the issue moot regarding payment. However, the Board affirmed the WCJ's original Order Imposing Sanctions, as the merits of the petition were previously rejected and the decision was final.
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This case involves a $1000 attorney's fee sanction imposed on Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich) by a WCJ. Zurich sought reconsideration, arguing the sanction was unjustified and the WCJ acted in excess of powers. After a commissioners' conference and Zurich's subsequent payment of the sanction, the Board found the issue moot regarding payment. However, the Board affirmed the WCJ's original Order Imposing Sanctions, as the merits of the petition were previously rejected and the decision was final.
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