Neihart v. Universal Joint Auto Parts, Inc.

TROUT, Justice.

The appellant, Marie Neihart (Neihart), was involved in a work-related automobile accident while employed with Universal Joint Auto Parts, Inc. (Universal). The Industrial Commission ruled Neihart had failed to meet her burden of proving the accident caused the injury for which she was seeking benefits and, therefore, denied benefits. At issue in this appeal are whether there was substantial and competent evidence to support the Commission’s decision and whether Universal is entitled to its attorney fees on appeal.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On January 12, 2001, Neihart…