John Lett vs. L.A.C.M.T.A.; The Travelers Insurance Company
: The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board of California granted reconsideration to further study the factual and legal issues in the case of John Lett vs. L.A.C.M.T.A. and The Travelers Insurance Company. After review, the Board affirmed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge that there was no legal requirement that an applicant sign their deposition transcript prior to allowing reasonable attorney’s fees under Labor Code section 5710. The Board found that the requirements for setting a fee were satisfied and that there was no abuse of discretion in allowing the attorney’s fees.
