Stratton v. Department of Labor & Industries

This is an appeal by R. E. Stratton from a judgment entered upon the verdict of a jury confirming a decision of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals awarding him 100 percent of the maximum allowable for unspecified disabilities rather than a total permanent disability pension.

Stratton was injured on October 11, 1957. The Department of Labor and Industries awarded him 70 percent of the maximum allowable for unspecified disability and closed his claim. On appeal to the board, Stratton was granted a permanent partial disability award of 100 percent of the maximum allowable for unspecified…