Appeal of Silk

The employee, Tina Silk, filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs in connection with her appeal to this court concerning workers’ compensation benefits. She requests an award of $8,614.50 in attorney’s fees and $508.51 in costs. The employer, Wickers Sportswear, Inc., has objected. We grant the employee’s motion.

The facts are undisputed. In 2000, a department of labor (DOL) hearing officer determined that the employee had suffered a compensable wrist injury on January 30, 2000, and ordered payment of benefits. After a subsequent hearing resulted in the employee receiving additional…