Cass v. Timberman Corp.

OPINION

SOSA, Chief Justice.

This case arises under the Workers’ Compensation Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 52-1-1 to -69 (Cum.Supp.1986) [hereinafter Interim Act of 1986], as the disability occurred on May 11, 1987. See Strickland v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 107 N.M. 500, 760 P.2d 793 (Ct.App.) (applicable law is one in effect on date disability begins), cert. denied, 107 N.M. 413, 759 P.2d 200 (1988). We granted the petition of claimant, Robert E. Cass, to issue a writ of certiorari to the court of appeals to review those portions of the opinion that reverse (1) the hearing officer’s determination…