Stanton v. Hills Materials Co.

553 N.W.2d 793 (1996)

1996 SD 109

Emlon L. STANTON, Claimant and Appellee,

v.

HILLS MATERIALS COMPANY, Employer and Appellant, and

Maryland Casualty Company, Insurer and Appellant.

Nos. 19228, 19229.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Argued January 9, 1996.

Decided August 28, 1996.

Rehearing Denied September 25, 1996.

James D. Leach, Viken, Viken, Pechota, Leach & Dewell, Rapid City, for claimant and appellee.

Benjamin J. Eicher, Wallahan, Banks & Eicher, Rapid City, for appellants.

AMUNDSON, Justice.

[¶ 1] Hills Materials Company and Maryland Casualty Company (Employer) appeal a lump-sum award of attorney…