Howard Industries, Inc. v. Selina Hayes

Summary

The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s $1,000 sanction against Howard Industries’ attorney and the award of attorney’s fees, finding the sanction supported by substantial evidence. The Court applied an abuse‑of‑discretion standard to the sanction and held that the Commission acted within its statutory authority. The decision also noted that the matter may warrant further investigation by the Mississippi Bar under Rule 3.3(4).