Allstate Insurance Co. v. King

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by defendant insurance carrier from a judgment for “total permanent” in a workmen’s compensation case. Plaintiff King failed to file his claim for compensation within the six month period required by the statute, but the jury found the existence of good cause for such late filing. The jury found (among other things):

Issue 33. Plaintiff reasonably believed that his employer Sears, would process, take care of and handle all of his insurance claims for accidental injuries.

Issue 34. At the time Sears terminated plaintiff’s employment by reason of…