Jackson v. True Temper Corp.

Defendant employer appeals from a superior court judgment awarding plaintiff attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $24,323.30. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand the matter to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

Plaintiff sought a workers’ compensation award from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry for an injury that occurred while he was employed by defendant. Defendant contested compensability and prevailed in proceedings before the Commissioner. Plaintiff appealed to the superior court, where a jury rendered a verdict in his favor on the question certified to the…