American Standard, Inc. v. Stephen

HOGGE, Judge:

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Jefferson Circuit Court in a workmen’s compensation case wherein, the circuit court affirmed an award of total disability to the claimant but declared that portion of the order of the board a nullity, which apportioned the award of fifty percent to the employer and fifty percent to the Special Fund. The court held that the Special Fund was not properly joined as a party and could therefore not be held liable.

The claimant, Will Stephen Jr., was disabled as a result of a work related injury suffered on May 29, 1973, while employed by the…