Hartman v. Staley Continental

Staley Continental and National Union Fire Insurance appeal the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court, awarding Donald J. Hartman, the claimant, $36,625.00 in permanent partial disability benefits, $13,690.60 in attorney fees and $1,915.29 in costs. We affirm and remand this case to assess reasonable attorney fees and costs in connection with this appeal and in accordance with § 39-71-611, MCA (1985).

The two issues raised on appeal are:(1) Whether substantial, credible evidence supports the Workers’ Compensation Court’s award to the claimant of $36,625.00;(2) Whether the Workers’…