McNeel v. Holy Rosary Hospital

This is an appeal from the Workers’ Compensation Court. The appellant, Patricia McNeel, moved for the payment of attorney fees and expenses following the settlement of a work related injury. Pursuant to Section 39-71-611, MCA, the Workers’ Compensation Court denied the payment of attorney fees because the claim was not adjudged compensable. We affirm.

Patricia McNeel, claimant and appellant, was employed as a housekeeper by Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana. While pulling heavy bags of garbage during a work shift on February 11, 1986, she suffered injury to her neck, back, and…