Mitee Enterprises v. Yates

OPINION OF THE COURT

Claimant injured his back at work on August 7, 1986. The ensuing settlement agreement provided for a permanent, partial disability benefit and for the employer’s payment of “reasonable medical expenses pursuant to the Act.”

The employer states that when medical bills for a period beginning on August 8, 1988, were presented for payment, it refused to pay. Subsequently, on March 22, 1989, after no action was taken by claimant to compel payment, the employer filed a motion to reopen in order to contest payment of the disputed bills. Additional bills were presented to the…