Audas v. Galaxie, Inc.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The claimant, a roofer by trade, was applying hot tar and gravel to a roof when he stepped in some hot tar, slipped and fell oh his back, and injured his arm, shoulder, and low back. At the time of the accident claimant was 42, had an eighth grade education and had spent 23 years as a roofer. He had been earning in excess of $10,000 per year at his roofing occupation prior to the accident.

Following the accident, claimant was examined and treated by several different doctors and his shoulder was operated upon twice. He has been unable by reason of…