Young v. Baldwin

DAVIS, Commissioner.

In this workmen’s compensation proceeding the circuit court affirmed the Board’s order which required the Special Fund to pay a total, permanent disability award to Lloyd Baldwin.

The Special Fund appeals, asserting that no liability can be imposed on it since Baldwin’s last employer, Albert Blanton Coal Company, did not have current insurance coverage for workmen’s compensation at the time of Baldwin’s disability, nor had the employer complied as a self-insurer under KRS 342.340. Neither did the employer follow the procedure prescribed by KRS 342.405 respecting withdrawal…