St. Regis Paper Co. v. Pellizzeri

BOOTH, Judge.

This cause is before us on appeal from the award of interest on attorney’s fees following the successful prosecution of a workmen’s compensation claim.

On September 5, 1978, the Deputy Commissioner awarded Pellizzeri compensation benefits and reserved jurisdiction to assess an appropriate attorney’s fee. St. Regis appealed, and the order was affirmed by the Industrial Relations Commission on May 15, 1979. On November 13, 1979, the Deputy awarded $17,220.00 in attorney’s fees. St. Regis paid this amount on December 13, 1979. Subsequently, the Deputy ordered St. Regis to pay…