Legal Opinion
Rumpf v. Rainbo Baking Co.
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided March 12, 1981No. 4795PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
WALTERS, Judge.
On February 17, 1978, Steven Rumpf slipped on some ice while making a delivery as a route salesman for Rainbo Baking Company. He injured his lower back, aggravating a preexisting condition. It is now undisputed that the February injury was compensable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
On February 27, 1978, Mr. Rumpf’s attorney prepared and sent a notice letter informing Rainbo of plaintiff’s injury. In March, 1978 Mr. Rumpf underwent a spinal fusion.
Ultimately, three complaints were filed seeking workmen’s compensation benefits for Rumpf. The first suit was filed on…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Fryar v. JohnsenNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1979
- Phelps Dodge Corp. v. GuerraNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1978
- Perez v. Fred Harvey, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1950
- Geeslin v. Goodno, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1965
- Glover v. Sherman Power TongsNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1980
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3Cited by10 opinions
- St. Clair v. County of GrantNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1990
- Holliday v. Talk of the Town Inc.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1982
- Jaramillo v. Consolidated FreightwaysNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1990
- Morgan Ex Rel. Estate of Morgan v. Public Service Co.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1982
- Souter v. Ancae Heating & Air ConditioningNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 2002
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