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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision involving Ryan McDonald and Irwin Industries. The Board upheld sanctions against applicant's attorney for compounding errors and improperly attaching excess documents. The Board clarified that Serious and Willful Misconduct claims under Labor Code section 4553, and all other claims, must first be arbitrated under the Alternative Dispute Resolution process. Only after an arbitration decision can a petition for reconsideration be filed with the Appeals Board.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a decision involving Ryan McDonald and Irwin Industries. The Board upheld sanctions against applicant's attorney for compounding errors and improperly attaching excess documents. The Board clarified that Serious and Willful Misconduct claims under Labor Code section 4553, and all other claims, must first be arbitrated under the Alternative Dispute Resolution process. Only after an arbitration decision can a petition for reconsideration be filed with the Appeals Board.
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