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Applicant Christian Lopez sought reconsideration of a Findings and Award (F&A) issued by the WCJ on June 3, 2025, contending that the WCJ erred in not awarding attorneys' fees or imposing sanctions against the defendant under Labor Code section 5813. The Appeals Board, after considering the petition, defendant's answer, and the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, found that the petition was timely acted upon within the 60-day statutory period. The Board concluded that the WCJ did not abuse her discretion in declining to impose sanctions and attorney's fees, as such actions are discretionary and no evidence of bad-faith tactics by the defendant was presented. Consequently, the Petition for Reconsideration was denied.
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Applicant Christian Lopez sought reconsideration of a Findings and Award (F&A) issued by the WCJ on June 3, 2025, contending that the WCJ erred in not awarding attorneys' fees or imposing sanctions against the defendant under Labor Code section 5813. The Appeals Board, after considering the petition, defendant's answer, and the WCJ's Report and Recommendation, found that the petition was timely acted upon within the 60-day statutory period. The Board concluded that the WCJ did not abuse her discretion in declining to impose sanctions and attorney's fees, as such actions are discretionary and no evidence of bad-faith tactics by the defendant was presented. Consequently, the Petition for Reconsideration was denied.
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