Unzelman v. City of Sioux Falls

Respondent, Unzelman, asserted a claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Laws against the City of Sioux Falls. The appellant, Waggoner, acted as Unzelman’s attorney in connection with this claim against the city and was successful in establishing the claim at a hearing before the Industrial Commissioner. Mr. Waggoner then claimed an attorney fee lien against the award of the Industrial Commissioner for 50 per cent, of the amount of the award. The amount of the fee was objected to and an application was made to the Industrial Commissioner to approve and allow the fee under the provisions of…