Beale v. W.W. Corp.

WILHOIT, Judge.

This is an appeal by the Special Fund from a circuit court order remanding a claim to the Workers’ Compensation Board for apportionment of liability between the Special Fund and the appellee-employer W.W. Corporation. In its initial opinion and award, the board assessed all liability for the claimant’s disability against the employer.

The claimant, appellee Michael Melton, was employed by the appellee from 1977 through 1986. Melton suffered a work-related injury to his back in 1978, which resulted in an award representing 30% occupational disability. All liability for the 1978…