Sullivan, Long & Hagerty, Inc. v. Goodwin

This is a workmen's compensation case.1

Carey Lane Goodwin filed a complaint in August 1990, alleging that he had injured his right knee in the course of his employment with Sullivan, Long Hagerty, Inc. (Sullivan). Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court entered a judgment finding that Goodwin had suffered a 36% loss in his ability to earn. Sullivan's post-judgment motion was denied; hence, Sullivan appeals. The trial court awarded Goodwin compensation, but declined to award Goodwin interest and penalties and to include fringe benefits in the computation of the average weekly wage;…