In October 2011, Holly Grissom (“Employee’) entered into a settlement agreement with United Parcel Service (“Employer”), resolving her workers’ compensation claim for an April 2007 injury. In April 2013, Employer declined to authorize a procedure ordered by the authorized physician. Employee filed a motion to compel Employer to authorize the procedure. The trial court ordered Employer to pay $187.00 to Employee and to provide future medical care to her. A second motion was filed, and the parties entered into an agreed order which again required Employer to pay $187.00 and reimburse Employee for mileage to and from medical treatment. Employee petitioned for an award of attorney’s fees. The court awarded fees and expenses in the amount of $27,353.63. Employer has appealed from that order. The appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel for a hearing and a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 51. We affirm the judgment.
Case Number
M2016-00127-SC-R3-WC
Originating Judge
Judge Amy V. Hollars
Case Name
Holly L. Grissom v. United Parcel Service, Inc., et al.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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