Strandberg v. Reber Co.

On July 24, 1973, while employed as a plumber by The Reber Company, Howard Strandberg fell from a ladder and fractured his left hip. Argonaut Insurance Company, Reber Company’s Plan 2 workers’ compensation carrier, paid Strandberg temporary total disability.

Strandberg, 53 years old at the time of the accident, attempted to return to work for Reber in October, 1974, but found he was unable to keep up as a plumber, primarily because of pain and lack of mobility. After a period of two and one-half days, he had to terminate his employment. Since that time he has tried various jobs such as truck…