Moncrief v. Hollywood Heights Shell Service Station

Claimant/petitioner John Moncrief is a 44-year-old mechanic with an 8th grade education. He dropped out of school because of chronic osteomyelitis, a condition which resulted in the removal of his left leg in 1957. In addition, he has had radical stomach surgery and extensive surgery on his right arm and hand due to a malfunction of nerves. This left him with an impairment of dexterity, strength and sensation in the hand.

While working for Respondent Hollywood Heights Shell Service Station, Petitioner slipped and fell, fracturing his right pelvis. Between the time of this accident and the…