Genpak Corp. v. Gibson

Emily Gibson (employee) sustained a work-related injury in August 1986, while employed by Genpak Corporation (employer). The employee brought suit for workmen's compensation benefits in March 1987. After hearing the evidence, the trial court found the employee totally and permanently disabled. The trial court ordered the employer to specifically pay $305 to Dr. Jackson Bostwick for services rendered to the employee. The employee's attorney was awarded fifteen percent of the compensation benefits. The trial court ordered the attorney's fee paid in a lump sum to be deducted by the employer from…