Dominic v. BREC

In this workers’ compensation case, the employer appeals a judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation (“OWC”) judge finding the claimant did not commit fraud and awarding the claimant attorney’s fees. For the following reasons, we affirm the judgment, as amended.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Claimant, Patrick Dominic, was employed by BREC as a dump truck driver on November 2, 1999, when he injured his back as he stepped out of the cab of his truck and slipped off of the second step. The accident occurred when his left leg was still in the truck while his right leg slipped off to the ground…