Monroe v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.

PATRICIA L. COHEN, Presiding Judge.

Introduction

Linda Monroe (“Claimant”) appeals the final award of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”) denying Claimant’s request for attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to Section 287.560 RSMo 2000. 1 Because the facts found by the Commission do not support the denial of Claimant’s request for costs, attorney’s fees and interest, we reverse and remand.

Statement of Facts and Proceedings Below

Claimant began working as a stocker for Wal-Mart in the beginning of May 2000. As a stocker, Claimant unloaded trucks, transported freight and…