Myers v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

TAYLOR, J.

Petitioner seeks review and annulment of a decision after remittitur issued by the WCAB. He contends that because the award of $5,145 for permanent disability originally made on October 9, 1968, was not disturbed, he is entitled to interest on that amount from October 9, 1968, rather than from January 27, 1971, the date of the board’s decision after remittitur.

The facts disclose that petitioner was injured in the course and scope of his employment on April 14, 1964. In a civil action against a third party tortfeasor, he received a judgment in the sum of $30,000, resulting in…