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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior award. The Board found that applicant's claims for penalties under Labor Code section 5814 were barred by subdivision (c) because penalties accrued prior to settlement and were not expressly excluded. Consequently, the Board also denied a section 5813 attorney fee, as there was no finding of bad faith.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinding a prior award. The Board found that applicant's claims for penalties under Labor Code section 5814 were barred by subdivision (c) because penalties accrued prior to settlement and were not expressly excluded. Consequently, the Board also denied a section 5813 attorney fee, as there was no finding of bad faith.
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