High Court Overturns Denial of Relief for Attorney Who Missed Filing Deadline

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned a decision by the workers’ compensation commission that denied relief to an attorney who missed a filing deadline because of a calendaring mistake. Case: Morris v. BB&T Corp., No. 28131, 01/25/2023, published. Facts and procedural history: Attorney David Proffitt represented Misty A. Morris in her workers' compensation claim against the BB&T Corp. After settling the claim, Proffitt filed an attorney fee petition seeking approval of a contingent fee of $36,633.33, along with costs of $5,134.10. A workers’ compensation c...