§ 4553
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The amount of compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased one-half, together with costs and expenses not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), where the employee is injured by reason of the serious and willful misconduct of any of the following:
(a)The employer, or his managing representative.
(b)If the employer is a partnership, on the part of one of the partners or a managing representative or general superintendent thereof.
(c)If the employer is a corporation, on the part of an executive, managing officer, or general superintendent thereof.