Legal Opinion
Gruntmeir v. Tempel & Esgar, Inc.
Colorado Court of Appeals
Decided October 30, 1986No. 85CA1277PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BABCOCK, Judge.
Jim Gruntmeir seeks review of the final order of the Industrial Commission (Commission) awarding him 50% permanent partial disability benefits. Gruntmeir contends that the evidence does not support the award of permanent partial disability, and that he should have been awarded permanent total disability benefits. We agree.
Gruntmeir was disabled in November 1982 when his right arm was caught in a grain auger and partially severed. Although his arm was reattached, he has completely lost its use. His employer, respondent Tempel & Esgar, Inc., admitted liability, and Gruntmeir…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Dorsch v. Industrial CommissionSupreme Court of Colorado · 1974
- Rio Grande Motor Way, Inc. v. De MerschmanSupreme Court of Colorado · 1937
- National Fuel Co. v. ArnoldSupreme Court of Colorado · 1950
- ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF COLORADO, INC. v. BendicksonColorado Court of Appeals · 1975
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