Coon v. Rycenga Homes

Plaintiff appeals by leave granted from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board affirming a hearing officer’s decision to deny compensation benefits.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant Rycenga Homes as a laborer running a truss saw when, in January, 1979, and July, 1979, he was struck in the back by loads of wood. From approximately July, 1979, through December 13, 1979, plaintiff was placed on light work in the cornice department, where he worked part-time, stopping when his back became sore. From July, 1979, through October, 1979, plaintiff was paid partial compensation by…