Petry v. Spaulding Drywall

McDEYITT, Justice.

Elwyn Petry was employed by Spaulding Drywall for several years as a drywall hanger. This occupation required Petry to lift heavy panels of sheetrock onto framed walls and ceilings.

On August 29, 1985, Petry was lifting a piece of sheetrock when he slipped, and immediately felt a pain in his right shoulder. After resting for a few minutes the pain subsided, and he continued to work for the rest of the day. Petry notified his employer, Mr. Spaulding, of the accident, but declined the employer’s suggestion that he see a doctor, as he felt the pain would go away eventually.

Petry…