City of Auburn v. Brown

On April 23, 1992, the City of Auburn (employer) filed a complaint against Roger Brown for the determination of a disputed workmen's compensation claim. Brown answered and counterclaimed against the employer for workmen's compensation benefits owed to him.

The depositions of Brown, his treating physician, and the two other physicians who had examined him were taken. The record reflects that on September 17, 1991, Brown injured his back while working as chief of the city tree service crew. Brown sought and received medical treatment at Auburn Family Care until December 5, 1991. He was then…