Gray Truck Line Co. v. Robbins

SMITH, Judge.

The employer/ carrier appeal an award of permanent and total disability. The deputy commissioner’s refusal to allow surveillance evidence offered by the E/C for impeachment of the claimant’s testimony requires reversal.

Hearing on the claim for temporary and permanent total disability benefits was scheduled for June 28, 1984. The pretrial order required witness disclosure at least 10 days before the hearing. On June 12, 1984, the E/C began surveillance of the claimant. Surveillance was completed on June 14 and claimant’s counsel was notified on June 21, by telephone and letter, of…