Roth v. Sarpy County Highway Department

On June 17, 1996, a single judge of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court determined that James A. Roth was entitled to an award of workers’ compensation benefits as a result of an injury he sustained while employed by the Sarpy County Highway Department (Department). The Department did not file an application for review of the award and paid benefits to Roth on July 19 and on August 14. On August 2, Roth filed a motion to assess a 50-percent waiting-time penalty and attorney fees against the Department for its failure to pay benefits within 30 days of the June 17 award. A single judge…