There is a newer version of the North Carolina General Statutes
2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 97 - Workers' Compensation Act.
§ 97-88.1. Attorney's fees at original hearing.
§ 97‑88.1. Attorney's fees at original hearing.
If the Industrial Commission shall determine that any hearing has been brought, prosecuted, or defended without reasonable ground, it may assess the whole cost of the proceedings including reasonable fees for defendant's attorney or plaintiff's attorney upon the party who has brought or defended them. (1979, c. 268, s. 1.)
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