Wutherich v. Terteling Co., Inc.

TROUT, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from an Industrial Commission (“Commission”) order granting benefits and awarding attorneys fees to claimant, Jeff Wutherieh, for injuries suffered during a workplace incident. On appeal, Terteling Company, Inc., d/b/a Western States Equipment (“employer”), and John Deere Insurance Company (“surety”), contest the award of attorney fees.

I

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Wutherieh began working as a parts warehouse person for employer on March 7,1994. Employer sells and services heavy equipment and Wutherich’s position involved loading and unloading heavy…