Morse v. Curtis

BALEY, Judge.

The defendants in this compensation case do not deny that they are liable for the payment of medical and related expenses incurred by plaintiff or her father as a result of injuries sustained by her from an accident arising out of and in the course of her employment. They contend, however, that such expenses are subject to the approval of the Industrial Commission based upon competent evidence as to their validity and amount.

G.S. 97-90 authorizes the Commission to exercise control over the legal and medical charges permitted under the Workmen’s Compensation Act as follows:

“(a)…