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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award of attorney's fees. The Board found that applicant's counsel was not entitled to a fee from the employer's reimbursement of loss of income benefits. This decision was based on the fact that the employer actively litigated its claim for credit and applicant's counsel's services were not instrumental in securing that credit. Therefore, the conditions for awarding fees against a lien claimant under Labor Code section 4903.2 were not met.
PATRICK CONNOLLY vs. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON is a workers' compensation case decided in Riverside. 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 Riverside.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and rescinded a prior award of attorney's fees. The Board found that applicant's counsel was not entitled to a fee from the employer's reimbursement of loss of income benefits. This decision was based on the fact that the employer actively litigated its claim for credit and applicant's counsel's services were not instrumental in securing that credit. Therefore, the conditions for awarding fees against a lien claimant under Labor Code section 4903.2 were not met.
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