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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCJ incorrectly calculated attorney fees under Labor Code section 5814.5 by applying a percentage of a penalty, rather than assessing reasonable hours at a reasonable rate. The Board emphasized that the fee determination must follow the controlling factors outlined in Ramirez v. Drive Financial Services. The case is remanded to ensure the attorney fee award is neither disproportionate to benefits obtained nor based on an impermissible calculation method.
DONN TRENNER vs. MONTEREY PENINSULA AIRPORT DISTRICT, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in . This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Appeals Board granted reconsideration, rescinded the WCJ's award, and returned the case for further proceedings. The WCJ incorrectly calculated attorney fees under Labor Code section 5814.5 by applying a percentage of a penalty, rather than assessing reasonable hours at a reasonable rate. The Board emphasized that the fee determination must follow the controlling factors outlined in Ramirez v. Drive Financial Services. The case is remanded to ensure the attorney fee award is neither disproportionate to benefits obtained nor based on an impermissible calculation method.
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