Coponi v. Federal Industries

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Ekafois, J.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The sole issue is the propriety of the counsel fee allowed to petitioner’s attorney.

Petitioner suffered a compensable injury to his right arm on September 18, 1956. Compensation for temporary disability was duly and regularly paid for a period of 43 weeks, until July 15, 1957. Respondent’s orthopedic specialist examined Coponi on June 18 and shortly thereafter (the exact date not appearing in the record) submitted a report containing his evaluation of permanent disability. On July 19 payment of…