Heiliger v. Walters & Heiliger Electric, Inc.

Walters and Heiliger Electric, Inc. (W & H Electric), appeals from an award on rehearing by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court in favor of Duane P. Heiliger (Heiliger). We affirm.

STANDARD OF REVIEW

Findings of fact made by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court after rehearing have the same force and effect as a jury verdict in a civil case. [Citations omitted.] In testing the sufficiency of evidence to support findings of fact made by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court after rehearing, the evidence must be considered in the light most favorable to the successful party.…