James Jurgensen, Relator, vs. Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc., and TBG Claims Services, Respondents

Summary

The court affirmed the decision denying an additional $4,000 in attorney fees from a workers’ compensation settlement. It held that the 2024 fee-cap amendment applies only to injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2024, that an unobjected-to excess fee is not automatically approvable, and that the preexisting fee cap does not impair the parties’ contract. The court also concluded that the compensation judge properly applied the governing fee factors and did not abuse discretion in denying the excess fee.