Fairfield Plantation v. Parmer

Pope, Judge.

On June 17, 1980 while employed by Fairfield Plantation, claimant Parmer sustained an on-the-job injury to his lower back which resulted in two subsequent surgical procedures: a laminectomy later in 1980 and a spinal fusion in November 1981. Fairfield Plantation’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage for the June 17, 1980 accident was provided by Aetna Casualty and Surety Company (“Aetna”). On March 1, 1982 Fairfield’s insurance coverage changed from Aetna to Utica Mutual Insurance Company (“Utica”). Parmer was returned by his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Allgood, to light duty…