Pacheco v. Lachapelle

This is a petition for dependency benefits under the workmen’s compensation act in accordance with the provisions of general laws 1956, §28-37-10. The case is here on the appeal of the respondent from a decree of the workmen’s compensation commission granting the petition. The attorney general, acting under the authority conferred upon him by the provisions of G. L. 1956, §28-37-11, has joined in this appeal and hereinafter the parties will be referred to generally as the respondent.

It appears from the agreed statement of facts that petitioner sustained a compensable injury to his back on…