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MICHAEL FRANDSEN vs. SONOMA LIFE SUPPORT aka AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

Filed: Nov 26, 2012
Santa Rosa
ADJ7132952, ADJ8288729

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This case concerns a workers' compensation applicant, Michael Frandsen, who was awarded permanent disability indemnity for industrial injuries. The applicant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the weekly permanent disability rate was incorrectly calculated. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition, amending the award to reflect a higher weekly rate of $264.50 after the initial 60-day period, as stipulated by the parties. This adjustment was based on the stipulation and Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(B) concerning increased payments when employment is terminated early. The Board also clarified the attorney's fee as 15% of the permanent disability indemnity.

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This case concerns a workers' compensation applicant, Michael Frandsen, who was awarded permanent disability indemnity for industrial injuries. The applicant petitioned for reconsideration, arguing the weekly permanent disability rate was incorrectly calculated. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the petition, amending the award to reflect a higher weekly rate of $264.50 after the initial 60-day period, as stipulated by the parties. This adjustment was based on the stipulation and Labor Code section 4658(d)(3)(B) concerning increased payments when employment is terminated early. The Board also clarified the attorney's fee as 15% of the permanent disability indemnity.

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