QUERESHI V. CINTAS CORP. (A-1848-08T3)05-28-10
N.J.S.A. 34:15-28.1 provides that workers' compensation
benefits are to be paid promptly, and a penalty shall be
assessed and reasonable attorneys' fees shall be paid when a
respondent unreasonably or negligently delays or refuses to pay
temporary disability compensation. A judge of compensation must
award a reasonable attorneys' fee when the statutory penalty is
awarded. The fee is not limited by N.J.S.A. 34:15-64, the
statutory formula governing fee awards following an award of
benefits.
