Pierce v. Russell Sportswear Corp.

GANT, Judge.

Appellant successfully prosecuted a workmen’s compensation claim against the ap-pellee, Russell Sportswear Corporation, and was awarded 100% occupational disability, apportioned 50% to the employer and 50% to the Special Fund. In addition, the employer was assessed for all medical expense, pursuant to KRS 342.020(1).

Subsequently, after time for appeal had run, appellant filed a motion with the Workmen’s Compensation Board to enforce payment of the medical expenses awarded, and appellee resisted on the ground that all said expense had been paid by insurance. The Board overruled the…