Legal Opinion
Hawes v. Westvaco Corp.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided October 5, 1979PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
VANCE, Judge.
The question is whether the Workmen’s Compensation Board may limit an award to the schedule benefits enumerated in K.R.S. 342.730(l)(c) 22 for an injury which resulted in a 15% functional disability to the leg?
The appellant sustained an injury to his right knee in March, 1975. He worked in a laboratory, and following the injury he has returned to work at the same job and at a higher rate of pay.
His condition was diagnosed as chondro-malacia of the patella and was treated surgically by shaving the patella. Although he has now returned to work and is able to perform the duties of…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Osborne v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Transport Motor Express, Inc. v. FinnKentucky Supreme Court · 1978
- Blair v. General Electric Co.Kentucky Supreme Court · 1978
3Cited by2 opinions
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