Legal Opinion
Sullivan v. Foster & Creighton Co.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided May 28, 1965PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PALMORE, Judge.
Eurbin Sullivan, a heavy equipment operator, suffered a badly comminuted fracture of the right heel in a fall of some 10 feet or more from a ladder onto a concrete surface. He claimed workmen’s compensation for permanent total disability. KRS 342.095. The board made an award based on a finding of 25% permanent partial disability. KRS 342.110. The award was affirmed by the circuit court and Sullivan appeals.
It is conceded that the claimant is 100% disabled, but the board found in effect that 75% of the disability is attributable to a herniated intervertebral disc not proved to…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Lee v. International Harvester CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
- Leep v. Kentucky State PoliceCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
- Deby Coal Company v. CaldwellCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1964
- Thompson v. Mayflower Coal CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1964
- Horton v. United States Steel Corp.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1964
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Osborne v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Ed Hall Drilling Co. v. ProfittCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Lexington Cartage Co. v. WilliamsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1966
- Parker v. Nehi-Royal Crown Bottling Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1968
- Rogers v. Deposit Service Corp.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1967
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