Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 10547 - Petition for Labor Code Section 5710 Attorney's Fees

(a) A petition for attorney's fees pursuant to Labor Code section 5710 is a petition seeking attorney fees for representation of the applicant at a deposition allowable under Labor Code section 5710(b) as well as any other benefits listed under Labor Code section 5710(b)(1)-(5).

(b) The caption of the petition shall identify it as a "Petition for Attorney's Fees Pursuant to Labor Code Section 5710."

(c) A petition for attorney's fees pursuant to Labor Code section 5710 shall be verified upon oath in the manner required for verified pleadings in courts of record.

(d) A petition for attorney's fees pursuant to Labor Code section 5710 shall not be filed or served until at least 30 days after a written demand for the fees has been served on the defendant(s). The petition shall append:

(1) A copy of the written demand, together with a copy of the proof of service;

(2) A copy of the response, if any;

(3) A proof of service showing service on the injured worker and the defendant alleged to be liable for paying the fees; and

(e) Failure to comply with subdivisions (c) and (d)(1)-(3) of this rule shall constitute a valid ground for dismissing the petition.

(f) The petition shall contain the name of the attorney who attended the deposition along with the attorney's State Bar number.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 10547

1. New section filed 12-17-2019; operative 1-1-2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 2019, No. 51).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 133, 5307, 5309 and 5708, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4600, 4903 et seq., 5710, 5811 and 5813, Labor Code.

1. New section filed 12-17-2019; operative 1/1/2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 2019, No. 51).