Alvin Harper vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Permissibly Self-insured
This case involves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are permissibly self-insured, and Alvin Harper, the applicant. The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District (Div. 3) remanded the matter to the Board for the purpose of making an award of reasonable attorney’s fees to applicant’s counsel for services rendered in responding to defendant’s petition. The parties reached an agreement on the payment of attorney’s fees under Labor Code§ 5801 in the amount of $8,500.00, which was approved by the Board. The Board issued an award in favor of Namanney, Byrne & Owens and against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of appellate attorney’s fees in the amount of $8,500.00, payable in addition to the