Wilkes v. Ivan Smith Furniture Co.

This appeal arises from a workers’ compensation judgment in favor of plaintiff-appellee, Randolph Wilkes (“Mr. Wilkes”), and against defendant-appellant, Ivan Smith Furniture Company (“Ivan Smith”), in which the former was awarded $180 per week for temporary total disability, medical expenses and legal interest and costs.1 Mr. Wilkes’ request for penalties and attorney fees and Ivan Smith’s assertion of forfeiture of benefits were denied. From this ruling, Ivan Smith appealed. For the reasons set forth herein, the judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

FACTS

Mr. Wilkes was hired by Ivan Smith…