Sweeney v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

This is a petition for review and annulment of an award of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board.

Petitioner Robert D. Sweeney sustained an injury to his low back, arising out of and occurring in the course of his employment; and about a year later, by reason of his physical condition due to the back injury, his right knee buckled as he was attempting to walk and he fell and injured his knee. The referee found that the injuries resulted in permanent disability of 82% percent, and made an award based upon such percentage of disability. The employer and the insurance carrier filed a petition…