CompFox AI Summary
This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB granted reconsideration to modify the original award regarding the reasonableness of services and the reimbursement amount. Ultimately, the WCAB found that the lien claimant's "lien/legal fee" service was not reasonable, but affirmed reimbursement for other services at $$9,759.32$, concluding the defendant waived objections to most costs due to a failure to contest within the statutory 60-day period. The WCAB also upheld the exclusion of a specific exhibit for failing to comply with discovery rules.
Full Decision Text1 Pages
This case concerns a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration of a Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) decision. The WCAB granted reconsideration to modify the original award regarding the reasonableness of services and the reimbursement amount. Ultimately, the WCAB found that the lien claimant's "lien/legal fee" service was not reasonable, but affirmed reimbursement for other services at $$9,759.32$, concluding the defendant waived objections to most costs due to a failure to contest within the statutory 60-day period. The WCAB also upheld the exclusion of a specific exhibit for failing to comply with discovery rules.
Read the full decision
Join + legal professionals. Create a free account to access the complete text of this decision and search our entire database.