Medrano v. Neibaur

KIDWELL, Justice.

Steve Neibaur appeals the Industrial Commission’s award of attorney fees to Jesus Medrano. He argues that the Industrial Commission abused its discretion by awarding the fees almost six months after the deadline for submitting a memorandum of costs and supporting affidavit had passed.

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PACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On July 21, 2000, the Industrial Commission (Commission) entered an order awarding Jesus Medrano (Medrano) total temporary disability benefits, payment of medical expenses, and payment of prescription medication as the result of a farming accident. Medrano had…