Modern Laundry v. Harrell

Appellee filed claim for workmen’s compensation benefits. The attorney-referee denied the claim. Appellee appealed to the full Commission where the claim was again denied. On appeal to the circuit court, the order of the Commission was reversed and appellee was awarded benefits for temporary partial disability.

Appellee worked for Modern Laundry since 1922 and was manager from 1933 until the laundry went out of business in May 1956. In addition to his duties as manager, he maintained the machinery and did other manual work. He was required to be on his feet a large part of the time. About…