Legal Opinion
Richardson v. Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 23, 1995No. A95A0298PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Chief Judge.
We granted Larry Richardson’s application to appeal the superior court’s order. It reversed an attorney fee award made by the Appellate Division of the Board of Workers’ Compensation. At issue is whether the evidence authorized the Appellate Division to award the attorney fees under OCGA § 34-9-108 (b) (1) for a frivolous appeal.
Richardson is a truck driver last employed for 14 years by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. to haul hazardous materials. Richardson developed prostate problems in 1983. His physician diagnosed the chronic condition of prostatitis in 1987 and advised…
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