Olsen Logging Co. v. Lawson

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

INTRODUCTION

David Lawson suffered two serious on-the-job injuries, one in 1969 and one in 1984, while working for different employers. He is now apparently totally and permanently disabled. This case involves the allocation of responsibility for Lawson’s disability between his two former employers.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In November of 1969, while working as a rigging slinger for Olsen Logging Company, Lawson was hit in the head by a choker bell and suffered a severe skull fracture. Surgery was required to relieve an extensive subdural hematoma. Upon his release from the…