Henderson's Case

This is a petition for reimbursement under G. L. c. 152, § 37, 1 brought by The Travelers Insurance Company (insurer) before the Industrial Accident Board (board). The case is here on appeal by the Commonwealth from a final decree of the Superior Court ordering the State Treasurer to reimburse the insurer the amount of $7,154.32 out of the special fund established under G. L. c. 152, § 65, in accordance with the decision of the board.

The evidence at the hearing most favorable to the insurer is herewith summarized. The employee has worked in shoe factories all of his adult life. In 1919, he…