VANCE MARQUEZ vs. B&S AUTO & TRUCK, CALIFORNIA INDEMNITY, PREFERRED EMPLOYERS SAN DIEGO, CLARENDON/AMERICAN ALL RISK LOSS FRESNO

This case concerns a remand from the Court of Appeal to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) for attorney's fees. Applicant's counsel petitioned for $6,000 based on 20 hours at $300/hour, later revising the request to $400/hour due to his specialist certification and experience. The WCAB awarded $7,600, based on 19 hours at $400/hour, considering the complexity of the defendant's petition and the attorney's expertise. This award is against California Indemnity for services rendered in responding to the defendant's petition for writ of review.