Fisher v. City of Independence

MAUGHMER, Commissioner.

The Industrial Commission of Missouri entered an award of $614.75 in favor of George L. Fisher, respondent, against appellant, the City of Independence, Missouri. Upon motion of Fisher, the Commission set aside the award and dismissed the claim. The Circuit Court of Jackson County affirmed and the City has appealed.

Plaintiff, on July 20, 1957, and while in the employ of defendant, suffered an injury which was compensable if covered by workmen’s compensation. It is undisputed that thereafter the City paid him his regular weekly wages of $68.20 for a period of 45 weeks,…