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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order imposing sanctions against the defendant. The defendant was sanctioned for failing to comply with a court order requiring specific responses regarding a Compromise and Release agreement. While the Board acknowledged the defendant's flawed attempt to withdraw the agreement and insufficient initial response, it found the defendant's actions did not rise to the level of bad faith or frivolous conduct warranting sanctions. Ultimately, the Board rescinded the sanctions order, finding the defendant had acted with the intent to remedy deficiencies in the settlement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of an administrative law judge's (WCJ) order imposing sanctions against the defendant. The defendant was sanctioned for failing to comply with a court order requiring specific responses regarding a Compromise and Release agreement. While the Board acknowledged the defendant's flawed attempt to withdraw the agreement and insufficient initial response, it found the defendant's actions did not rise to the level of bad faith or frivolous conduct warranting sanctions. Ultimately, the Board rescinded the sanctions order, finding the defendant had acted with the intent to remedy deficiencies in the settlement.
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