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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and set aside an Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant's former attorney, Jerry A. Jacobsen, filed a lien for attorney fees which was not addressed in the settlement. Despite the prior finding of no available funds for fees, the Board determined that the subsequent settlement creating new funds required the lien to be addressed. The case was returned to the trial level for resolution of Mr. Jacobsen's outstanding lien claim.
RAMONA BOLYARD vs. STERLING HEIGHTS, CARE WEST INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Marina Del Rey. 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 Marina Del Rey.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and set aside an Order Approving Compromise and Release. The applicant's former attorney, Jerry A. Jacobsen, filed a lien for attorney fees which was not addressed in the settlement. Despite the prior finding of no available funds for fees, the Board determined that the subsequent settlement creating new funds required the lien to be addressed. The case was returned to the trial level for resolution of Mr. Jacobsen's outstanding lien claim.
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