Stephens v. OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL

LARRY JOPLIN, Presiding Judge.

{1 Petitioner Terry G. Stephens (Claimant) seeks review of the trial court's order denying interest on an award against the Respondent Oklahoma Highway Patrol (Employer). In this review proceeding, Claimant challenges the denial of interest as contrary to law and equity.

12 Claimant suffered a job-related injury to his ears. Employer admitted occurrence of the injury, provided necessary medical treatment and paid Claimant for temporary total disability (TTD).

T3 Claimant subsequently sought an adjudication of permanent total disability (PTD). The Workers'…