Blue Circle, Inc. v. Williams

In 1985, the employee, Fred Williams, suffered an injury to his wrist while working for his employer, Blue Circle. In 1987, the employee suffered another on-the-job injury. The second injury was also to the employee's wrist.

In 1989, the employee filed a complaint for workmen's compensation benefits from his employer for the 1987 injury. The employer's answer admitted that the employee suffered an on-the-job injury, but asserted as a defense that the employee had a preexisting injury. Later, the employer amended its answer to include the defense of set-off. Specifically, the employer asserted…