Subsequent Injury Fund v. Slater

This is an appeal by the Subsequent Injury Fund from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County reversing a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission.

The facts, necessary for understanding of the issue submitted for our decision, are these: Billy Earl Slater (claimant), a retired Navy veteran with twenty years of active service, who was receiving $245.00 monthly 1 for 40% disability of his body, sustained an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment. He filed claim against Charles L. Cooper, t/a Cheverly City Service, and his insurer, Erie…