Painter v. Midland Steel Products Co.

John V. Corrigan, Judge.

Defendant-appellant, Midland Steel Products Company, appeals from the trial court’s order granting plaintiff-appellee, Leonard F. Painter, an award of $1,500 for attorney fees under R.C. 4123.519 and assessing $1,812.50 in frivolous conduct attorney fees pursuant to R.C. 2323.51. The facts giving rise to the instant appeal are as follows:

Appellee filed an application for workers’ compensation benefits from an injury he sustained to his right pelvis on June 30, 1983, while in the course and scope of his employment. At no time did appellant contest this particular claim,…