Legal Opinion
Ramey v. Delaware Materials, Inc.
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided March 2, 1979PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Justice:
In this Workmen’s Compensation case, the claimant appeals from an order of the Superior Court reversing an award of compensation by the Industrial Accident Board. The issue is whether the claimant is entitled to compensation under 19 Del.C. § 2326(g) for loss of use of a part of his body.
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Sefis Ramey (claimant) was employed as a truck driver by Delaware Materials, Inc. (employer). While Ramey was working, he attempted to cover the material in his truck with a tarpaulin. When a cover strap accidentally unfastened, a hook at the end of the strap struck" Ramey between the eyes,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Avon Products, Inc. v. LamparskiSupreme Court of Delaware · 1972
- Fiorucci v. C. F. Braun & Co.Superior Court of Delaware · 1961
- Sturgill v. M & M, INC.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1974
- Burton Transportation Center, Inc. v. WilloughbySupreme Court of Delaware · 1970
- Sears, Roebuck and Company v. FarleySupreme Court of Delaware · 1972
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Ward v. General Motors Corp.Superior Court of Delaware · 1981
- Smith v. Feralloy Corp.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1983
- Keith v. Dover City Cab Co.Superior Court of Delaware · 1981