Larsen v. Taylor & Co.

JOSEPH, C. J,

Claimant appeals from an order of the Workers’ Compensation Board reversing the referee’s award of temporary disability compensation, a 25 percent penalty and attorney fees. We reverse.

Claimant suffered a compensable injury to her shoulder on May 7, 1979, and her claim was accepted. On January 21, 1980, the direct responsibility employer unilaterally suspended temporary disability payments. A determination order was issued on April 22, 1980, which awarded temporary total disability compensation from May 9, 1979, through September 30, 1979, less time worked. At the hearing on that…