Hardee's v. Bailey

Pope, Judge.

In this workers’ compensation case the administrative law judge (ALJ) awarded compensation to appellee/claimant and, also, assessed certain penalties and attorney fees against appellant/employer pursuant to OCGA § 34-9-221 (e) and § 34-9-108 (b) (2), respectively. The award was affirmed by the full board and the superior court. We granted this petition of appellants — employer and its insurance carrier — for a discretionary appeal from the order of the superior court affirming the award of the board.

1. The award provides for the payment of attorney fees by appellants “without…