Haugen v. Beautique a Go-Go

In this workmen’s compensation case the hearing officer originally awarded claimant permanent total disability but after remand by the Board and a second, “supplemental,” hearing, changed his determination to a permanent partial award. The Board affirmed the hearing officer and the employer-carrier appeals from the judgment of the circuit court which reversed the hearing officer and the Board and awarded claimant permanent total disability.

An explanation of the unusual procedure followed in this case is in order. A hearing was held on April 28, 1972 which resulted in findings and…