Legal Opinion
Dawson v. Atlanta Processing Co.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 1, 1989No. 77451PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Carley, Chief Judge.
Following a hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) awarded workers’ compensation benefits to appellant-employee. In addition, the ALJ also found that there had been a failure on the part of appellees-employer/insurer “to properly comply with [OCGA §] 34-9-[221] and Board Rule [221], and a penalty may be assessed under [OCGA §] 34-9-9. Further, [appellant] was forced to seek the services of an attorney in order to protect his rights. A reasonable value for these services is one-third of the recovery authorized as set out in a contingency fee contract filed with the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- American Mutual Liability Insurance Co. v. LindseyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1940
- Lavender v. Zurich Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1964
- Great American Indemnity Co. v. WimberlyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1957
- Employers Mutual Liability Insurance v. MillerCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
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