Employer's Appeal Costs it an Extra $16K in Attorney's Fees

An employer that appealed a decision to award benefits to a claimant who was injured in an alleged unwitnessed fall not only lost the case, but was ordered to pay an additional $16,000 in attorney fees.Case: Estis v. Ambar Lone Star Fluid Service, Nos. 12-206, consolidated with 12-207, 10/03/2012.Facts: Dustin Estis claimed he injured his back when he fell down a flight of stairs while working for Ambar Lone Star Fluid Service. Estis called a co-worker to assist him after he was unable to get up after the fall. The co-worker called Estis' supervisor, who took Estis to a company physician.D...