Mitchell v. Accent Construction Co.

hWALTZER, Judge.

Defendant, Accent Construction Co., appeals an adverse judgment in a suit for worker’s compensation benefits by Michael Mitchell. Accent complains that it did not receive notice of the trial, and therefore it did not have an opportunity to appear and defend the claim. Mitchell answered the appeal seeking damages for frivolous appeal.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE CASE

On 12 June 1998, Accent employed Mitchell in its construction business, and Mitchell was injured on the job. On 22 February 1999 Mitchell filed a claim for worker’s compensation. On 23 March 1999 Robert…