Ball v. American Marine Corp.

REGAN, Judge.

Plaintiff, Joe Ball, a common laborer, instituted this suit against the defendant, American Marine Corporation,1 endeavoring to recover maximum workmen’s compensation for a back injury incurred in the course and scope of his employment which, he alleged, has totally and permanently disabled him. Plaintiff has further requested the imposition of statutory penalties and attorney’s fees.

The defendant answered and denied that the plaintiff’s injuries resulted from an industrial accident. In the alternative, it asserted that medical treatment was provided and compensation paid until…