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Case No. ADJ1390531
Regular
Aug 06, 2015

SARITA JANE BISSETT GARCIA vs. PEACE AND JOY CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS MIDWEST INSURANCE AGENCY

This case involves a workers' compensation appeal where the Court of Appeal remanded the matter to the Board for attorney's fees. Defense counsel informed the Board that a total of $\$11,000.00$ in attorney's fees was agreed upon, with an initial payment of $\$7,500.00$ and an additional $\$3,500.00$. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an award for these agreed-upon appellate attorney's fees. This award is payable in addition to any compensation provided to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAttorney's FeesLabor Code § 5801Petition for Writ of ReviewCourt of AppealRemandAppellate Attorney's FeesPeace and Joy Care CenterVirginia Surety Inc.Marvin L. Mathis
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Case No. ADJ10483516, ADJ6690853, ADJ886741 (POM 0300434)
Regular
May 02, 2018

CAROLINE JOHNSON vs. CAREMARK RX, INC.; TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA

The Court of Appeal remanded this case to the Appeals Board to award additional attorney's fees to the applicant's attorney for services rendered in opposing the defendant's Petition for Writ of Review. The applicant's attorney sought $9,200.00 for 23 hours of work at $400.00 per hour. After reviewing the petition and considering factors like time, effort, skill, and complexity, the Appeals Board awarded the full requested amount of $9,200.00 in attorney's fees. This award is in addition to any other compensation due to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for Writ of ReviewSupplemental attorney's feesLabor Code § 5801Court of Appealappellate attorney's feesapplicant's attorneyhourly ratereasonable feesremand
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Case No. ADJ2340102 (LAO 0751270) ADJ4406096 (LAO 0784412)
Regular
Apr 27, 2017

JOSE MORFIN vs. WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH

This case involves an award of additional attorney's fees for applicant's counsel in the California Court of Appeal. The court remanded the matter for supplemental fees after the defendant's unsuccessful Petition for Writ of Review. While applicant's attorney sought $11,480.00 in fees, the Board found this excessive and awarded $8,000.00 based on a review of the appellate work and the contentious history of the litigation. The Board also awarded the requested costs of $67.58, totaling $8,067.58 in additional appellate attorney's fees and costs.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardSupplemental Attorney's FeesPetition for Writ of ReviewLabor Code § 5801Labor Code § 5811Appellate Attorney's FeesItemization of Attorney's FeesExcessive Fee RequestReasonable Fee DeterminationCase-by-Case Basis
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Case No. ADJ2478986 (SAC 0326370)
Regular
Oct 07, 2014

LINDA FUNK vs. DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF CALIFORNIA, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an award of additional attorney's fees to the applicant's attorneys following a successful defense of a Petition for Writ of Review. The Court of Appeal remanded the case for the Board to determine reasonable fees for appellate services. The applicant's attorneys requested $4,160.00, and the Board awarded $3,840.00, disallowing time spent on fee preparation. This award is made in addition to any other compensation owed to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardAttorney's FeePetition for Writ of ReviewCourt of AppealLabor Code § 5801Supplemental AwardCertified Workers' Compensation SpecialistAppellate Attorney's FeesLiberty Mutual Insurance CompanyDelta Dental Plan
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Case No. ADJ10307427
Regular
Mar 21, 2017

CHRISTOPHER DEVEREUX vs. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, Permissibly Self-Insured; administered by THE HARTFORD

This case concerns an award of additional attorney's fees for applicant's counsel, pursuant to Labor Code § 5801. The Third District Court of Appeal remanded the matter for this purpose after denying the defendant's Petition for Writ of Review. The parties stipulated to reasonable attorney's fees of $2,500.00. The Board has issued an award of these appellate attorney's fees in favor of the applicant's counsel, payable in addition to any compensation awarded to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code § 5801attorney's feesPetition for Writ of Reviewappellate attorney's feesstipulationawardState Compensation Insurance FundThe Hartfordremanded
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Case No. ADJ4140574 (VNO 0417628) ADJ3588068 (VNO 0472981)
Regular
Jun 03, 2013

KEVIN THOMPSON vs. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board awarded applicant Kevin Thompson an additional attorney's fee of $1,500 under Labor Code section 5801. This fee is for services rendered by his attorney in successfully defending against the defendant's petition for writ of review to the Court of Appeal. The Board disallowed the requested clerical fees as section 5801 applies only to attorney services. Additionally, the request for costs under Labor Code section 5811 was denied due to the lack of required itemization and supporting documentation.

Labor Code § 5801Attorney's feePetition for Writ of ReviewAppeals BoardSupplemental awardReasonable attorney's feeAppellate levelPenaltyClerical servicesLabor Code § 5811
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Case No. ADJ8374764
Regular
Oct 29, 2018

RODY CONTRERAS vs. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH

This case concerns an award of additional attorney's fees to applicant's counsel. The Second District Court of Appeal remanded the matter for such fees after denying the defendant's petition for writ of review. The parties subsequently stipulated to reasonable appellate attorney's fees of $1,600.00. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has issued an award for these stipulated fees, payable in addition to any compensation to the applicant.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardLabor Code Section 5801additional attorney's feesPetition for Writ of Reviewremandstipulationappellate attorney's feesCity of Redondo BeachPermissibly Self-InsuredAdminSure
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Case No. ADJ6773331 ADJ7296677
Regular
Dec 11, 2015

REHAN NAZIR vs. CITY OF TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF TORRANCE

This case involves a remand from the Court of Appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) for the award of attorney's fees. Applicant's counsel successfully responded to the defendant's Petition for Writ of Review, prompting the appellate court's order. The parties have stipulated to a reasonable fee of $10,000 for these appellate services. The WCAB has issued an award of this $10,000 in additional attorney's fees to the Law Offices of Lawrence R. Whiting, payable to the applicant's counsel in addition to any other compensation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardRehan NazirCity of Torrance Police DepartmentADJ6773331ADJ7296677Long Beach District OfficeOpinion and AwardAdditional Attorney's FeesLabor Code § 5801Labor Code § 5811
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Case No. ADJ8076158
Regular
Aug 20, 2014

JEFFREY BARSTOW vs. CAST & CREW ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, INC., ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

This case involves an award of additional attorney's fees and costs to applicant's counsel following a successful defense of a Petition for Writ of Review at the appellate level. The Court of Appeal remanded the case for the Board to determine these fees. The Board found the requested $3,712.50 in attorney's fees, based on 8.25 hours at $450/hour, to be reasonable. Additionally, costs of $46.92 for printing expenses were awarded, totaling $3,759.42.

Labor Code § 5801Petition for Writ of ReviewAppellate Attorney's FeesSupplemental AwardCourt of AppealBoard OrderReasonable FeesCostsLaw Offices of Steven M. BarryVan Nuys District Office
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Case No. ADJ6785479
Regular
Dec 04, 2013

JEROME WILLIAMS vs. NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS, CHUBB GROUP for FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

This case involves an award of additional attorney's fees to the applicant's attorney for services rendered in successfully defending against the defendant's petition for a writ of review. The Court of Appeal, having denied the writ and remanded the case, directed the Board to award supplemental fees. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has reviewed the record and determined a reasonable fee of $3,500.00 for the appellate work performed by Ronald J. Mix. This award is made against Federal Insurance Company, in addition to any other compensation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for Writ of ReviewSupplemental AwardAttorney's FeesLabor Code § 5801Appellate Attorney's FeeRonald J. MixFederal Insurance CompanyEmployers Mutual Liability Insurance Company v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd.
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