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This case concerns the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an award of attorney's fees. The original award, approved August 12, 2004, granted the applicant permanent disability and included an $18,750 attorney's fee commuted from the award. The defendant later sought to apply a third-party settlement credit against this fee, but failed to properly assert this claim at the time of the award. The Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, finding the award of attorney's fees was final and the defendant's attempts to assert a credit were untimely and improperly documented.
DAVID FITZGERALD vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Marina Del Rey.
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This case concerns the defendant's petition for reconsideration of an award of attorney's fees. The original award, approved August 12, 2004, granted the applicant permanent disability and included an $18,750 attorney's fee commuted from the award. The defendant later sought to apply a third-party settlement credit against this fee, but failed to properly assert this claim at the time of the award. The Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, finding the award of attorney's fees was final and the defendant's attempts to assert a credit were untimely and improperly documented.
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