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In this case, the applicant sought reconsideration after the WCJ denied attorney's fees under Labor Code Section 5814.5. The applicant's attorney incurred fees attempting to collect a previously awarded attorney's fee that the defendant unreasonably delayed paying. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior decision, finding Section 5814.5 applicable in this scenario, as established by precedent in Turner. The matter was returned to the trial level to further develop the record on sanctions under Sections 5813, 5814, and 5814.5.
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In this case, the applicant sought reconsideration after the WCJ denied attorney's fees under Labor Code Section 5814.5. The applicant's attorney incurred fees attempting to collect a previously awarded attorney's fee that the defendant unreasonably delayed paying. The Appeals Board rescinded the prior decision, finding Section 5814.5 applicable in this scenario, as established by precedent in Turner. The matter was returned to the trial level to further develop the record on sanctions under Sections 5813, 5814, and 5814.5.
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