The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that injured workers who challenged the constitutionality of a cap on attorney fees are not entitled to additional compensation. David Pena and Eugene Trujillo maxed out their attorney fee awards at the administrative level. Trujillo received $22,500 in attorney fees. Pena suffered two injuries and was awarded $45,000. Trujillo argued for an attorney fee of $73,000 to $90,000, and Pena requested $122,600. The Court of Appeals certified questions for the high court to…  Read more Â»