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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original Findings of Fact. The Board found no basis to award penalties, attorneys' fees, or costs to the defendant against the lien claimant or their attorney, upholding the administrative law judge's credibility findings. While not condoning either party's conduct, the Board admonished them for adversarial tactics and returned the matter to the trial level. The defendant's attempt to shift blame regarding prior settlement offers and representation was unsupported by evidence.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration, affirming the original Findings of Fact. The Board found no basis to award penalties, attorneys' fees, or costs to the defendant against the lien claimant or their attorney, upholding the administrative law judge's credibility findings. While not condoning either party's conduct, the Board admonished them for adversarial tactics and returned the matter to the trial level. The defendant's attempt to shift blame regarding prior settlement offers and representation was unsupported by evidence.
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