Bell v. Mid City Printers, Inc.

JAMES F. McKAY, III, Judge.

| plaintiff, Johnny Bell, Jr., appeals the judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation, finding that back surgery was not medically necessary for the injuries sustained in his work-related accident, denying his claim for indemnity benefits, and denying his claim for penalties and attorneys’ fees. Defendant, Mid City Printers, Inc., answers this appeal, asserting that the workers’ compensation judge (“WCJ”) erred in failing to find that Mr. Bell willfully made false statements for the purpose of obtaining benefits. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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