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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the original award, admitting defendant's Exhibit E and adjusting the temporary disability indemnity rate. While affirming the finding of a psychiatric injury, the Board rescinded all penalties and sanctions previously awarded. Defendant's assertion of a good faith personnel action defense was deemed reasonable, thus precluding penalties for delayed payment. Temporary disability amounts are to be adjusted by the parties, with jurisdiction reserved for future disputes.
KATHERINE JAMES vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CSP KINGS COUNTY AT CORCORAN, Legally Uninsured; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND/STATE CONTRACT SERVICES, Adjusting Agency is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. 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 Fresno.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration and amended the original award, admitting defendant's Exhibit E and adjusting the temporary disability indemnity rate. While affirming the finding of a psychiatric injury, the Board rescinded all penalties and sanctions previously awarded. Defendant's assertion of a good faith personnel action defense was deemed reasonable, thus precluding penalties for delayed payment. Temporary disability amounts are to be adjusted by the parties, with jurisdiction reserved for future disputes.
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