WORKER COMP-DEFENSE LEGAL FEES
Summary
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that an attorney's claim for compensation for services rendered in connection with the defense of a claim may not exceed 20% of the amount sought by the claimant or 20% of the amount saved for the employer or insurer, whichever is less. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2018
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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