CHAUNCEY HUGHES vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Permissibly Self-Insured, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The defendant sought reconsideration of an administrative law judge's award of a $10,000 penalty and attorney fees for allegedly delaying payment of a prior award. The Board granted reconsideration, finding the delay was not unreasonable because the defendant was not properly served with the June 26, 2008 decision under the operative procedural rules. As service was improper, the Board rescinded the penalty and attorney fees.