CARLOS ARIAS vs. RED DIGITAL CINEMA, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, CHUBB GROUP

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration but also issued a notice of intention to impose sanctions against defendant's counsel. The defendant argued the judge erred by not considering all evidence and misjudging the applicant's credibility. However, the WCAB found the defendant's petition violated procedural rules by attaching improperly referenced and unadmitted documents. Sanctions are being considered for these violations, regardless of the merits of the underlying reconsideration.