City of Pikeville v. Maynard

CLAY, Commissioner.

In this workmen’s compensation case the employee, a policeman, suffered physical injuries when attempting to make an arrest. They caused no appreciable disability, but as the result of a “conversion reaction” the Board found him totally disabled and made an award against the employer. The Special Fund was made a party, but nothing was adjudged against it. This award was confirmed by the circuit court and the employer appeals.

No question is raised with respect to the employee’s disability, and it is conceded to be psychiatric in nature. It is the employee’s position that his…