Day & Zimmerman Security v. Simmons

JACOBS, Justice.

Day & Zimmerman Security (“Zimmerman” or “Employer”) appeals from a Superior Court order affirming a decision of the Industrial Accident Board (“Board”) granting compensation to Zimmerman’s former employee, Thomas Simmons (“Simmons”) for injuries he suffered while on the job. On appeal, Employer argues that the Superior Court erroneously upheld the Board’s order, because the Board: (1) did not base its decision on substantial evidence, (2) committed errors of law that exceeded its jurisdiction, and (8) abused its discretion by awarding attorney’s and expert witness fees to…