Schlumberger v. Drummond

MEMORANDUM OPINION

JONES, Judge:

Dowell Schlumberger brings this proceeding to review an order of a Three Judge Panel of the Workers’ Compensation Court affirming an order of the trial court which modified an order entered two years previously. The question presented is whether the trial court has the authority to modify a previous order after the time for appeal has expired.

On December 12, 1988, Claimant, Joe D. Drummond, filed a Form 3 alleging accidental injury to the eyes resulting from exposure to chemical fumes while in the employment of Petitioner. The hearing was held on August 31,…