Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co. v. Pierce

STEPHENS, Justice.

This is a workers’ compensation case which arose after Pierce lost his second finger in a work-related accident. Charter Oak appeals a judgment in favor of Pierce contending that the trial court failed to credit it with all voluntary payments made prior to trial. We agree and reform the judgment for Pierce to allow proper credit to Charter Oak.

Prior to trial, Charter Oak voluntarily paid Pierce the maximum weekly benefit under section 12 of the Act 1 of $119 per week for thirty weeks, or $3,570. It was stipulated that Charter Oak would be given credit for any weekly benefits…