Stanton v. Hills Materials Co.

AMUNDSON, Justice.

Hills Materials Company and Maryland Casualty Company (Employer) appeal a lump-sum award of attorney fees to Emlon L. Stanton (Employee), which was granted without notice to them. Employee filed a notice of review as to the denial of prejudgment interest. We reverse the award of lump-sum attorney fees and remand for rehearing on this issue.

PACTS

Employee was a seasonal construction worker for Employer. On or about June 18, 1991, Employee sustained a back injury while operating a bulldozer for Employer. This injury did not prevent Employee from continuing his work. Around…