Davilla v. Fischer Corp.

Plaintiff filed an action with the Bureau of Worker’s Disability Compensation alleging various work-related injuries while in the employ of defendant. Appellant, Dr. J. Alan Robertson, was hired by defendant to be a witness in the underlying worker’s compensation case and to render expert testimony regarding plaintiffs injuries. When appellant failed to appear at the administrative hearing, the worker’s compensation magistrate entered an order holding him in contempt. That order was subsequently affirmed by the circuit court. Appellant appeals as of right. We reverse.

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