North Carolina Industrial Commission January 13, 2000, I.C. No. 524921. (Rasheed v. Maxx)

The hearing in this matter was scheduled before Deputy Commissioner Garner on 15 July 1998. Defendants counsel was present, however neither plaintiffs counsel nor plaintiff was present for the hearing. During a telephone conference with plaintiffs counsel Deputy Commissioner Garner learned that plaintiff was out of state and would not be present at the hearing to pursue his case.