Legal Opinion
Fees v. Rivett Lumber Co.
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided May 20, 1988No. 87-716PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShanahan, J.
Ronald J. Fees appeals from the dismissal of his petition on rehearing in the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court.
In 1978, while employed by Southern Lumber & Coal Co., Fees hurt his back in a work-related accident when he fell on some ice. After 2 weeks’ absence from work as a result of that injury, Fees returned to his employment at Southern.
In February 1981 Fees was treated by Dr. Kenneth Browne for Fees’ pain in his low back and right leg. According to Dr. Browne, Fees had had “back trouble off and on for several years with catches and stiffness and muscle spasm in the low back.” Dr.…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Gibson v. City of LincolnNebraska Supreme Court · 1985
- Hayes v. A.M. Cohron, Inc.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1987
- Norris v. Iowa Beef Processors, Inc.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1987
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3Cited by30 opinions
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