Johnson v. Great West Casualty Co.

SAUNDERS, Judge..

h This is a workers’ compensation case wherein an employee was allegedly injured by an unwitnessed accident on the job, but failed' to report the • accident until four months later. Further, the employee had preexisting hip and back pain.

*1278The workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) found that the employee proved that an accident occurred and that he was entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, the WCJ denied the employee’s request for penalties and attorney’s, fees,

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY:

Employee, Allen Johnson (Johnson) worked as a wash rack supervisor for…