Williams v. Plum Creek Timber Co.
Montana Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Nelson
Workers’ compensation claimant, David Williams, appeals from the findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment of the Workers’ Compensation Court entered on June 28, 1994. The court ruled that Williams was entitled to permanent partial disability benefits, however the court denied Williams’ request for attorney fees and a 20% penalty. We affirm.
The sole issue on appeal is whether Workers’ Compensation Court erred when it denied the claimant’s requests for attorney fees and a 20% penalty.
BACKGROUND
On December 4, 1992, while working for Plum Creek Timber Company (Plum Creek), Williams…
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