Homer Brown Coal Co. v. Mays

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Claude Mays sought an award from the Workmen’s Compensation Board against his employer, the Homer Brown Coal Company, allowing compensation for total permanent disability. The board denied compensation, on the ground, that Mays’ disability was attributable to pre-existing disease. On appeal to the circuit court, judgment was entered reversing the board and directing that compensation be awarded. The employer has appealed from that judgment.

Mays was injured in a slate fall in the employer’s mine. His right leg was broken near the hip, his left leg was broken below the…