Nacirema Operating Co. v. O'Hearne

R. DORSEY WATKINS, District Judge.

This is a proceeding brought by the employer of a longshoreman and by the employer’s insurance carrier under 33 U.S.C.A. § 921 to review a compensation order.

Claimant sustained an injury to his left knee on November 6, 1957, resulting in laxity of the medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments and mild generalized traumatic arthritis, while working as a longshoreman for Nacirema Operating Company, Inc. (Nacirema). The employer and insurance carrier made voluntary payments of compensation to the claimant, without an award, at the maximum rate from…