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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the administrative law judge's finding that Labor Code section 5710 does not allow attorney's fees for appellate work. The WCAB ruled that attorney fees are permissible under section 5710 for successfully litigating the scope of a deposition, including appellate proceedings, to protect an applicant's privacy and privilege. The case was returned to the trial level for a determination of a reasonable attorney fee amount.
CAROL ALLISON vs. DEL AMO MOBILE ESTATES, SUPERIOR PACIFIC CASUALTY is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration and rescinded the administrative law judge's finding that Labor Code section 5710 does not allow attorney's fees for appellate work. The WCAB ruled that attorney fees are permissible under section 5710 for successfully litigating the scope of a deposition, including appellate proceedings, to protect an applicant's privacy and privilege. The case was returned to the trial level for a determination of a reasonable attorney fee amount.
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