Le Blanc v. Balon

This is a companion case to Le Blanc v. Balon, 104 R. I. 99, 242 A.2d 292, filed this date. It is an original petition for the payment of compensation benefits for total incapacity from July 17, 1965, the date of the injury, to July 28, 1965, the date of Robert Le Blanc’s death. The petition also contains a request for the payment of medical expenses. The decree of the trial commissioner granted the petition and in addition awarded witness and counsel fees and costs. The full commission affirmed the decree entered by the trial commissioner. The cause is here on the petitioner’s appeal from…