Legal Opinion
Special Indemnity Fund v. Flagg
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided March 23, 1993No. 77818PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HODGES, Chief Justice.
The sole issue in this case is whether the Workers’ Compensation Court erred in awarding attorney fees of $17,300.00 based on a five-year award of $173.00 per week against the Special Indemnity Fund (Fund). We find that the Workers’ Compensation Court did err.
On May 19, 1988, Ava B. Flagg (claimant) sustained a work-related injury and was awarded workers’ compensation benefits. In May 1990, the claimant sought compensation against the Fund. The Workers’ Compensation Court found that the claimant was permanently and totally disabled and awarded compensation of “$173.00…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Eagle Picher Mining & Smelting Co. v. LamkinSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1941
- Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Board v. Parkhill Restaurants, Inc.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1983
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