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Serra Julian v USI Esis Contracts/Ace American Insurance Company and Director, Office Of Workers Compensation Programs

Order Approving Attorney’s Fees By petition filed October 1, 2012, Claimant’s attorney, having successfully represented his client in the above captioned matter, requested approval of fees in the amount of $79,181.25 for 211.15 hours of work on Claimant’s behalf, and costs in the amount of $4,577.50. Section 18.6 (a) of the applicable rules provides, in […]

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Mirabal Roberto v Rosioli Yachting Center and Zenith Insurance Company

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT On August 27, 2012, the parties in the above-captioned matter submitted a settlement agreement for review and approval pursuant to Section 8(i)(1) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 17, 2012, I issued a Notice of Deficiency identifying several deficiencies in the submitted settlement application.

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Leindecker Thomas v Aegis Defense Service and Continental Insurance Company

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT On August 21, 2012, the parties in the above-captioned matter submitted a settlement agreement for review and approval pursuant to Section 8(i)(1) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 10, 2012, I issued a Notice of Deficiency identifying several deficiencies in the submitted settlement application.

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DBA Lawyer Helps Victims Of Bomb Blasts In Afghanistan And Iraq

If you have been injured in Afghanistan or Iraq as a result of a bomb blast, you need an experienced DBA lawyer. At Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A.,we have been handling these cases for a combined 37 years.  The Defense Base Act (DBA) covers civilian contractors injured in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world. The

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Ragin Henry v South Florida Container Terminal and American Longshore Mutual

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ATTORNEY FEES This claim was brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 18, 2012, the parties submitted an “Application for Approval of Agreed Settlement—Section 8(I)” (hereinafter “Settlement Agreement”) for my approval. The Settlement Agreement has been signed by the Claimant, Claimant’s counsel,

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Holt Philip v South Florida Container Terminal and American Longshore Mutual ASSN

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ATTORNEY FEES This claim was brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). By letter dated February 10, 2012, the parties submitted an “Application for Approval of Agreed Settlement—Section 8(I)” (hereinafter “Settlement Agreement”) for my approval. The Settlement Agreement has been signed by the Claimant,

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Hall Ralph v Florida Stevedoring Company and Signal Mutual Indemnity Association

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ATTORNEY FEES This claim was brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). On September 5, 2012, the parties submitted an “Application for Approval of Agreed Settlement—Section 8(I)” (hereinafter “Settlement Agreement”) for my approval. The Settlement Agreement has been signed by the Claimant, Claimant’s counsel,

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Lopez Julio V South Florida Container Terminal and Signal Mutual Indemnity ASSN., LTD.

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF COMPENSATION AND REMANDING FOR SETTLEMENT OF MEDICAL BENEFITS On March 13, 2012, the parties in the above-captioned matter submitted a settlement agreement, along with exhibits and attachments, for review and approval pursuant to Section 8(i)(1) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). Upon consideration of the

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Serrano Ramon v Island StevedoRing, LLC, and Zurich American Insurance Company

DECISION AND ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT APPLICATION By letter dated February 14, 2012, counsel for the employer/carrier, Robert L. Bamdas, submitted an application for approval of agreed settlement in the above-captioned matter pursuant to Section 8(i) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. § 901, et seq., (the Act). The application

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