Peace v. Easy Trucking Co.

OPINION

in which ANDERSON, C. J., DROWOTA and HOLDER, JJ, joined. BARKER, J., not participating.

We are asked in this case to determine whether awards of permanent partial dis ability to the body as a whole for employees over age 60 should be calculated as a percentage of 400 weeks, with a “cap” at 260 weeks, or whether such awards should be calculated as a percentage of 260 weeks. After thorough consideration of the entire record and the relevant authorities, we hold that permanent partial disability awards are properly calculated at 400 weeks, with a “cap” at 260 weeks for employees over age…