New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 11 - LABOR AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Chapter 4 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Part 4 - CLAIMS RESOLUTION
Section 11.4.4.16 - SANCTIONS

Universal Citation: 11 NM Admin Code 11.4.4.16

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. The judge may sanction any party, attorney, or personal representative for conduct that interferes with the orderly administration of the court or a hearing, including, but not limited to:

(1) rejecting a recommended resolution without reasonable basis, or without reasonable expectation of doing better at formal hearing;

(2) failing to obey a lawful order of the court;

(3) failing to appear for a hearing or deposition; or

(4) advancing a meritless position in order to harass or vex the opposing party.

B. The judge will conduct a separate hearing on the imposition of sanctions according to the procedures in this part.

C. As a sanction, the judge may do any or all of the following:

(1) assess reasonable attorney's fees against a party pursuant to Section 52-1-54 NMSA 1978;

(2) reduce the fees of an attorney for a party;

(3) assess prejudgment interest from the date of the recommended resolution in the claim;

(4) strike a claim or defense;

(5) limit the evidence which may be introduced;

(6) dismiss an action;

(7) order the suspension or forfeiture of compensation benefits;

(8) assess expenses and costs against a party; or

(9) impose a civil penalty pursuant to Sections 52-1-28.1, 52-1-28.2, 52-3-45.1 or 52-3-45.2 NMSA 1978.

D. For patterns of misconduct beyond a single case, the judge may refer the matter to the WCA enforcement bureau for further investigation, administrative prosecution and imposition of penalties.

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