Spenco Industries v. Molano

This cause is before us on appeal and cross appeal from orders of the deputy commissioner granting medical costs, temporary total disability benefits, and wage-loss benefits.

Claimant Ines Molano, a seamstress, injured her back, shoulders, neck, and collarbone while working for the employer, Spen-co Industries, on September 24, 1984. Subsequently, employer’s carrier went bankrupt. Without explanation, the employer/carrier stopped paying compensation benefits on or about September 20, 1985. On May 5, 1986, claimant filed a claim for benefits. A hearing held on her claim was continued with the…