Christiana Hilton v. Martinez

HOLLAND, Justice:

The claimant-appellee, Nilma Martinez, sustained a compensable injury while working for the employer-appellant, Chris-tiana Hilton. Christiana Hilton has appealed from a final judgment of the Superior Court that ordered it to pay the fee of Martinez’s medical expert witness. We have concluded that the judgment of the Superior Court should be affirmed.

Facts

It is undisputed that Martinez was injured in a compensable industrial accident on July 24, 1995. While at work, she slipped and fell down three stairs at the Christiana Hilton. Martinez was treated for neck and low back…