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In Hennigar v. Der Wienerschnitzel, the applicant's attorneys sought reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release, specifically challenging the reduced 12% attorney fee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the primary issue was the petitioner's failure to comply with Appeals Board Rule 10778. This rule requires attorneys seeking increased fees to provide proof of service to the applicant, notifying them of the attorney's adverse interest and their right to independent counsel. As this procedural requirement was not met, the Board upheld the lower fee.
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In Hennigar v. Der Wienerschnitzel, the applicant's attorneys sought reconsideration of an order approving a compromise and release, specifically challenging the reduced 12% attorney fee. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration, finding the primary issue was the petitioner's failure to comply with Appeals Board Rule 10778. This rule requires attorneys seeking increased fees to provide proof of service to the applicant, notifying them of the attorney's adverse interest and their right to independent counsel. As this procedural requirement was not met, the Board upheld the lower fee.
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