Walker v. Jim Fuoco Motor Co.

Opinion by

Justice QUINN. *

Guy S. Walker (claimant) petitions for review of a final order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office, which awarded him permanent partial disability benefits based upon a scheduled impairment under § 8-42-107(2)(a), C.R.S. (1996 Cum.Supp.), rather than a whole person impairment under § 8-42-107(8), C.R.S. (1996 Cum.Supp.). He also challenges the constitutionality of § 8-42-107(7)(b), C.R.S. (1996 Cum.Supp.). We affirm the order, and find no constitutional infirmity.

Claimant sustained a shoulder and arm injury while working. The employer, Jim Fuoco Motor Company, and…