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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed defendant Monterey Mushrooms' Petition for Reconsideration regarding applicant Enrique Castaneda's knee injury. While affirming the WCJ's findings of injury and need for future medical care, the WCAB issued a Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions against defendant's counsel. This notice cites unprofessional and disrespectful language used in the petition, deeming it potentially frivolous and in bad faith. The WCAB will issue a final decision on sanctions and the merits of the reconsideration after allowing time for a written objection.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) reviewed defendant Monterey Mushrooms' Petition for Reconsideration regarding applicant Enrique Castaneda's knee injury. While affirming the WCJ's findings of injury and need for future medical care, the WCAB issued a Notice of Intention to Impose Sanctions against defendant's counsel. This notice cites unprofessional and disrespectful language used in the petition, deeming it potentially frivolous and in bad faith. The WCAB will issue a final decision on sanctions and the merits of the reconsideration after allowing time for a written objection.
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