Lahay v. HASTINGS LODGE NO 1965 BPOE

The defendant appeals from the judgment of the Court of Appeals which reversed a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board.1 The dispute relates solely to the computation of benefits allotted to the plaintiff, Richard Lahay.

At the time he was injured, plaintiff was employed by defendant, Hastings Lodge, as a part-time bartender. He was concurrently employed on a full-time basis as a claims adjuster by an insurance company.

While tending bar on February 12, 1971 Lahay *471stepped on an ice cube, slipped, and injured his back when he attempted to break his fall.

Prior to injury, plaintiff…