Sykes v. United Engineers Construction Co.

HALL, Judge.

Plaintiff prosecutes this appeal from a judgment denying his claim for workmen’s compensation benefits and dismissing his suit brought against his former employer, United Engineers & Contractors Inc. (United Engineers Construction Company, Inc.).

Plaintiff’s claim is for 400 weeks compensation at the rate of $35.00 per week for total and permanent disability, for medical benefits in the sum of $2,500.00, and for statutory penalties and attorney’s fees. Defendant has paid no compensation to him.

The issues are whether plaintiff was disabled, and if so, whether the refusal to pay…