A 470 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to recovering attorney fees for legal services rendered under certain claims

This bill changes how attorney fees are handled for volunteer firefighters making claims under the volunteer firefighter's benefit law. It allows claimants to seek recovery of legal fees directly from the insurance carrier (not themselves) when the board determines fees are reasonable. The board must assess these fees against the insurer based on a standard fee schedule and the actual work performed. This directly affects volunteer firefighters who need legal help to pursue benefit claims. The change shifts the financial responsibility for legal services from the claimant to the insurance company.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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