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NANCY SETTLES vs. WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC., ACE-AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Filed: Jun 25, 2012
Santa Rosa
ADJ7693237

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This case involves a former attorney seeking reconsideration of a $300 attorney fee award in a workers' compensation case. The attorney argued he was denied notice and an opportunity to be heard, and that Labor Code section 5710 fees were not timely paid. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the attorney failed to provide proof of service to the applicant regarding his adverse interest. Additionally, any issues regarding section 5710 fees were previously resolved and are not grounds for reconsideration of the current order.

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This case involves a former attorney seeking reconsideration of a $300 attorney fee award in a workers' compensation case. The attorney argued he was denied notice and an opportunity to be heard, and that Labor Code section 5710 fees were not timely paid. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, adopting the WCJ's report which found the attorney failed to provide proof of service to the applicant regarding his adverse interest. Additionally, any issues regarding section 5710 fees were previously resolved and are not grounds for reconsideration of the current order.

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