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This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded in a workers' compensation settlement. The applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of a $15,000 fee award, arguing it was insufficient given the case's complexity and the settlement's value. The Board granted reconsideration, determining that the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) funding should be excluded from the fee calculation. Ultimately, the attorney was awarded $21,752, representing 15% of the new money received by the applicant after excluding MSA costs.
Marcia Pratt vs. WELLS FARGO BANK, SPECIALTY RISK PLEASANTON is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees awarded in a workers' compensation settlement. The applicant's attorney sought reconsideration of a $15,000 fee award, arguing it was insufficient given the case's complexity and the settlement's value. The Board granted reconsideration, determining that the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) funding should be excluded from the fee calculation. Ultimately, the attorney was awarded $21,752, representing 15% of the "new money" received by the applicant after excluding MSA costs.
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