Philip Morris USA, Inc. v. Wilbur N. Mease

ELDER, Judge.

Philip Morris USA, Inc. (employer) appeals an award of the Workers’ Compensation Commission (commission) that required employer to pay for medical treatment to Wilbur N. Mease (claimant) relating to his traumatic brain injury. Employer contends the prior commission award approving the parties’ agreement to pay benefits covered only “head trauma” and, thus, any claim regarding a traumatic brain injury is barred by the statute of limitations. Employer further argues the commission erred in imposing sanctions against employer for defending the instant claim without reasonable…