Sunday, November 15, 2020

No statutory authority to allow a credit for a "no show" fee

 Jonathan Mirfashihi v Honeywell Federal Mfg.

Release Date:  Oct 7, 2020

Venue:  Jackson

Plot Summary:   Commission affirms 10% hand for a surgically treated trigger finger and rejected a causation defense of OA.  The court  rejected "credit" for missed doctor's appointment and no show fee of $1800  based on the lack of statutory authority. Claimant was out of the country and "at fault" to miss the appointment. 

17-04638310

Cast

Fowler, ALJ

Mirfashini, atty

Walsh, atty

Neighbor

Walker