Worker's Attorney Can't Demand Fee From Employer After Full Award Was Paid to Worker

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that a worker's attorney could not demand payment of his fee from the worker's employer after the employer paid the full amount of the award to the worker. Case: Prince George's County v. Minor, No. 1871, 03/29/2016, published. Facts: Frederick Minor, a deputy sheriff with the Prince George's County Police Department, injured his finger when it was caught in his dog partner's collar. He filed a workers' compensation claim, and the Worker's Compensation Commission awarded him temporary total disability benefits for a 21-d...