Attorney's Lien Hearing Didn't Modify Previous Order, Court Rules

The discussion during an attorney's lien hearing did not modify an injured workers' temporary total disability benefits award, according to Nebraska Court of Appeals ruling.In Holmes v. Chief Industries, Inc., No. a-07-550, 3/18/08, Edmon Holmes had received a temporary total disability benefits award in March 2000, which granted benefits for two periods of time, and a "running" temporary total benefit that would continue after the decision. In 2003, Holmes' former attorney, Tony Brock, filed a motion for a lien for attorney fees. The court granted his lien request, and issued an o...