The applicant's claim for statutory accident benefits was previously dismissed after he and his counsel failed to appear at the arbitration hearing.
The insurer subsequently sought its expenses for the proceeding.
The arbitrator found that the insurer was entirely successful and entitled to its expenses.
Taking a pragmatic approach and noting the insurer's three brief appearances at the Commission, the arbitrator awarded the insurer $1,750.00 in expenses, inclusive of all costs, disbursements, and taxes.
