Aldrich v. Asarco, Inc.

This is an appeal in a proceeding under the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Act.

The plaintiff, Charles M. Aldrich, slipped and fell, injuring his back, on February 26,1982, while employed as a laborer by the defendant, ASARCO, Incorporated. There is no dispute that the plaintiff was injured as the result of an accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment.

After the hearing before a single judge of the compensation court, the plaintiff recovered an award for medical expenses and temporary total disability from April 3,1984, to the date of hearing, and for so long thereafter…