Novak v. Montgomery Ward Co. Inc.

Claimant Clyde Novak filed a petition in the Workers’ Compensation Court, against defendant-appellant, Montgomery Ward & Company, Inc., for a determination that he was entitled to continued benefits for temporary total disability after such benefits had been terminated by such employer. The Workers’ Compensation Court found in favor of claimant. A petition for rehearing was filed and summarily denied. This appeal follows:

Claimant, a 55-year-old transport driver was working for Montgomery Ward & Co., Inc., when he suffered injuries to his right thumb and wrist. The injury occurred on December…