Douglas v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge FRIEDMAN.

Donald Douglas (Claimant) petitions for review of the June 21, 2002, order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB), which reversed the workers’ compensation judge’s (WCJ) decision to grant Claimant’s reinstatement petition and to award Claimant attorney’s fees based on an unreasonable contest. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

On July 30, 1996, Claimant sustained a work-related lumbar sprain while employed by Harmony Castings, Inc. (Employer), and Employer began paying total disability benefits pursuant to a notice of compensation payable. (WCJ’s 10/23/00…