Pearson v. Reflector Hardware Corp.

Donald E. Pearson filed a workers' compensation action against Reflector Hardware Corporation, d/b/a Garcy Corporation, after he sustained injuries during the course of his employment with Garcy. Prior to the trial on the merits of the case, the parties stipulated to all pertinent matters, and the only issue to be determined by the trial court was the degree of disability that Pearson had sustained. After a ore tenus proceeding, the trial court found that Pearson had sustained a 91% loss of ability to earn.

Pearson appeals, contending that the trial court's finding that he sustained only a 91%…