Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America v. McGee

This is a suit brought by plaintiff (respondent here) under the Texas Workmen’s Compensation Act to set aside an award of the Industrial Accident Board. The trial court set aside the award and entered judgment for the plaintiff finding him totally and permanently disabled and awarding compensation of $13,-651.55. The insurance carrier appealed to the Tenth Court of Civil Appeals, and the judgment of the trial court was affirmed. 351 S.W. 2d 359.

The plaintiff’s injury resulted from his slipping or jumping off a crane while he was working on a construction job. The evidence is disputed as to…