United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance v. Bradley

Deen, Presiding Judge.

The employer and its insurer appeal from this workman’s compensation award, affirmed by the full board and judge of the superior court, finding the total disability of the claimant (which commenced March 25, 1975, and payments on which were being made under an agreement) was permanent, and a lump sum settlement awarded. It was shown that over half of the $17,000 to be received by the claimant was necessary to be applied on past debts, and that the surplus would be applied under his attorney’s supervision. There was evidence from which the board was authorized to infer…