Bruder v. WSI - Calendar

1:30pm Tuesday, September 30, 2008
20080078 James Bruder, Claimant and Appellee
v.
North Dakota Workforce Safety
and Insurance Fund, Appellant
and
Hamm's Well service, Inc., Respondent
Appeal from: Northeast Judicial District, Renville County, Judge Michael G. Sturdevant
Nature of Action: Workers Compensation
Counsel:

Appellant: Jacqueline Sue Anderson , Spec. Asst. Atty. Gen.
Appellee: Dietz & Little Lawyers

Issues: Appellant's Statement of the Issues:
1.Whether WSI could reasonably conclude that Bruder failed to establish a compensable injury to his low back.
2.Whether the District Court erred in awarding Bruder attorney's fees and costs under N.D.C.C. 28-32-50(1).
Appellee's Statement of the Issues:
A. Has James Bruder shown, by the greater weight of the objective medical evidence, that his low back and leg condition are substantially the result of his work activities of many years as an oilfield worker?
B. Did the District Court properly award attorney's fees under N.D.C.C., Section 28-32-50(1)?
Briefs:
Case Summary
Appellant Brief
Appellee Brief
Reply Brief
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