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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a $$100$ sanction imposed on applicant's counsel. The Board found that while counsel made procedural errors by contacting the presiding judge instead of the assigned judge, there was no evidence of bad faith or intent to delay. The Board concluded that imposing sanctions under these circumstances would be unjust, as counsel acted with reasonable justification, albeit with a mistaken understanding of proper procedure.
DESIREE GOTUACO vs. IMPERIAL CAPITAL BANK, LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a $$100$ sanction imposed on applicant's counsel. The Board found that while counsel made procedural errors by contacting the presiding judge instead of the assigned judge, there was no evidence of bad faith or intent to delay. The Board concluded that imposing sanctions under these circumstances would be unjust, as counsel acted with reasonable justification, albeit with a mistaken understanding of proper procedure.
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