Brewer v. WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM

Andrews, Judge.

After Joseph E Brewer incurred a compensable back injury while employed by WellStar Health System, Brewer and WellStar entered into a stipulated settlement agreement approved by and made the award of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation pursuant to OCGA § 34-9-15 (a). At issue in this appeal is whether WellStar was required under OCGA § 34-9-221 (f) to pay a late payment penalty of 20% of the benefits payable under the award for failure to pay the benefits within 20 days after they became due. Brewer appeals from the order of the Superior Court, affirming the decision of…