Olympus Oil, Inc. v. Harrison

OPINION

BENCH, Judge:

Olympus Oil, Inc., through its insurance carrier, the Workers’ Compensation Fund of Utah, and the Employers’ Reinsurance Fund (previously known as the “Second Injury Fund”) seek review of a decision of the Industrial Commission of Utah (Commission). The Commission held that an employer or its insurance carrier can be required to pay an injured worker’s attorney fees in addition to, rather than from, a worker’s compensation award. We reverse the Commission’s order and remand for further proceedings.

On November 16,1982, Stanley Lou Harrison injured his left knee while…