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The Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's award of sanctions and costs against them. While the defendant delayed payment of a lien claimant's interpreter fee, the Board found insufficient evidence of unreasonable delay or bad-faith tactics. The lien claimant's petition for reconsideration was denied, and the Board emphasized the need for parties to resolve future disputes through communication.
JOSE FONSECA vs. MIKE SANDOVAL CONCRETE, VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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The Appeals Board granted defendant's petition for reconsideration, reversing the WCJ's award of sanctions and costs against them. While the defendant delayed payment of a lien claimant's interpreter fee, the Board found insufficient evidence of unreasonable delay or bad-faith tactics. The lien claimant's petition for reconsideration was denied, and the Board emphasized the need for parties to resolve future disputes through communication.
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