Trinidad Olivares — ADJ2737273

Cost petitioner Professional Interpreting, LLC provided remote Spanish translation services for applicant Trinidad Olivares during the reading and signing of a Compromise & Release on February 15, 2024. It billed $350 at market rate, but defendant State Compensation Insurance Fund paid only $228, characterizing the service as a half-day of legal interpreting under AD Rule 9795.3(b)(1). The WCJ awarded an additional $38 (finding a half-day equals 3.5 hours), rejected collateral estoppel, and denied attorney fees/sanctions. Cost petitioner sought reconsideration arguing the $350 market rate applies and that attorney fees/sanctions are warranted. The Appeals Board granted reconsideration to further review the merits, noting cost petitioner may be entitled to additional payment at the market/Superior Court rate and that the record may need further development on attorney fees and sanctions, deferring a final decision.