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Applicant Bruce Morgan sought reconsideration of a WCJ's October 18, 2023 award which approved stipulated settlement agreements in three cases, arguing that the awarded 15% attorney fee contradicted a prior 9-12% fee agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature, directing the matter back to the trial level. They recommended treating the petition as one to set aside the award and scheduling a hearing for the applicant to provide evidence, emphasizing the WCAB's broad discretion in determining reasonable attorney fees.
BRUCE MORGAN vs. CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento.
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Applicant Bruce Morgan sought reconsideration of a WCJ's October 18, 2023 award which approved stipulated settlement agreements in three cases, arguing that the awarded 15% attorney fee contradicted a prior 9-12% fee agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as premature, directing the matter back to the trial level. They recommended treating the petition as one to set aside the award and scheduling a hearing for the applicant to provide evidence, emphasizing the WCAB's broad discretion in determining reasonable attorney fees.
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