Smith v. Quarles Drilling Co.

J^PICKETT, Judge.

FACTS

Lester Smith was injured on the job on November 4, 1994. After protracted litigation, including a previous appeal to this court (Smith v. Quarles Drilling Co., 99-171 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/2/99), 741 So.2d 829, writ denied, 99-1949 (La.10/8/99), 751 So.2d 227, reversing the WCJ’s determination that Smith forfeited his right to benefits by misrepresenting a previous injury and remanding for further proceedings), Smith was awarded benefits on November 30, 2000. The WCJ also awarded $2,000.00 in penalties and $6,000.00 in attorney’s fees. On appeal of that determination, this…