Mercer v. Coal Operators Casualty Co.

BOLIN, Judge.

Plaintiff, an ironworker, received accidental injuries while employed by G. L. Jennings, d/b/a G. L. Jennings Construction Company. Plaintiff instituted suit against his employer and the compensation insurer, Coal Operators Casualty Company, under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for total and permanent disability benefits together with penalties and attorneys’ fees. From judgment in plaintiff’s favor for $3,000 he appeals. Defendant answered the appeal claiming judgment for a lump sum does not comply with the compensation statute and, also, that plaintiff has failed to prove any…