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The Fourth District Court of Appeal remanded this case for the Appeals Board to award supplemental attorney fees to the applicant's attorneys for services rendered in opposing the defendant's petition for writ of review. The applicant's attorneys requested over $40,000.00 based on their time and hourly rates, citing the complexity of the case, specifically concerning permanent disability apportionment. After reviewing the submissions and considering the factors for reasonable appellate fees, the Board awarded $32,500.00, finding some billed time appeared clerical or not directly related to the appellate answer. This award is in addition to any compensation payable to the applicant.
LEONARD DE LA ROSA vs. KLOECKNER USA HOLDINGS, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA is a workers' compensation case decided in Anaheim. 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 Anaheim.
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The Fourth District Court of Appeal remanded this case for the Appeals Board to award supplemental attorney fees to the applicant's attorneys for services rendered in opposing the defendant's petition for writ of review. The applicant's attorneys requested over $40,000.00 based on their time and hourly rates, citing the complexity of the case, specifically concerning permanent disability apportionment. After reviewing the submissions and considering the factors for reasonable appellate fees, the Board awarded $32,500.00, finding some billed time appeared clerical or not directly related to the appellate answer. This award is in addition to any compensation payable to the applicant.
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