Audette's Case

On September 12, 1968, Olive Audette was employed by Rodney Metals and Teledyne Co. (the first employer) insured by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty Mutual) when a metal rod penetrated three-quarters of the way through the palm of her right hand injuring nerves and ligaments. Liberty Mutual paid total disability compensation, dependency benefits, and medical bills until September 4, 1969. On September 15, 1969, Mrs. Audette took a job with Cornell Dubilier Electric Corporation (the second employer) which was insured by American Motorists Insurance Company (American). She worked there…