Boyd Construction Co. v. Worthy

Fred Worthy, on his claim of disability on account of two alleged injuries, under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, against Boyd Construction Company and its insurer, was denied compensation by both the attorney-referee and the Commission; but, on his appeal to the circuit court, the order of the Commission was reversed, and a judgment awarding him benefits, was entered. From that judgment, the employer and its insurer appealed.

The evidence as to whether the claimant in fact sustained any injury and the extent thereof was in sharp conflict.

The claimant testified that, in July 1956, a scaffold,…