Ware v. Mitchell

COOKS, Judge.

h Delwin Ware alleged he was injured in an automobile accident while engaged in the course and scope of his employment with Wheel & Tire Design 2. When the employer did not pay benefits, Mr. Ware filed a workers’ compensation claim against Allen Mitchell d/b/a Wheel & Tire Design 2. Trial was set for January 27, 2005. On that date, the parties met in the workers’ compensation judge’s office. When she realized Mr. Mitchell was not yet represented by counsel, the workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) recommended he retain counsel. Mr. Mitchell informed the WCJ that he would retain…