Roberto Caballero Cruz — ADJ10995520

Applicant Roberto Caballero Cruz sustained an industrial injury to his chest and abdomen while working as a dishwasher in March 2017. Cost petitioner Bay Area Interpreting filed a petition for costs seeking an unpaid balance of $75 for interpreting services rendered at the signing of a compromise and release on June 26, 2019, plus interest, penalties, costs, and attorneys' fees. The WCJ found that the cost petitioner failed to meet her burden of proving the market rate for her services because she submitted only her own invoices and no evidence of fees accepted by other interpreters in the same geographical area. The WCJ also found defendant timely paid the undisputed portion and contested the balance, so no penalties or fees were warranted. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the WCJ's report and denied reconsideration.