Lawson v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

President Judge COLINS.

Larry Pitt & Associates (Pitt), attorney for Marjorie Lawson (Claimant), petitions for review of an order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of a Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) that approved a compromise and release agreement by stipulation between Lawson and Temple University (Employer), denied Employer’s termination petition as moot, and awarded Pitt counsel fees in the amount of 20 percent of Claimant’s award while denying Pitt’s application for counsel fees in excess of 20 percent of said award.

The following facts…