Madison v. J.I. Morgan, Inc.

BAKES, Justice.

Claimant Madison, a 60 year old logger of 32 years, was injured when a snag fell on him. After a hearing, an Industrial Commission referee found claimant to be an “odd lot” worker, concluding that he was totally and permanently disabled. The commission expressly adopted the referee’s findings of fact and conclusions of law and ordered payment of claimant’s disability benefits. Employer and surety appeal the commission’s decision on several grounds, including the referee’s refusal to allow the employer to supplement the record with certain post hearing evidence when the claimant…