McDonald's v. Groves

HARGRAVE, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court en banc affirming the award of attorney fee as a result of a Form 19 hearing. In the course of briefing, both parties concede this is the sole point questioned in this proceeding and the issue will be addressed accordingly.

Claimant Arlene T. Groves filed a Form 3 alleging compensable injury to her back and right shoulder during covered employment. The employer, McDonald’s, and its insurance carrier, National Union Fire of Pittsburgh, answered, admitting a compensable injury and denying permanent injury. The…