JESSE FRANCIS vs. RUSSELL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied defendant's petition for reconsideration regarding attorney's fees awarded based on a Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB). The Board found the defendant waived any objection to the fees by stipulating to them and that no good cause existed to set aside the stipulation. The Board is also initiating sanctions against defendant's counsel for filing a frivolous petition without merit. The matter is removed to consider sanctions against the defendant's counsel, including a potential additional attorney's fee for the applicant's attorney.