Allen v. Russell

DAVISON, Justice.

There is involved here for review an award by a trial judge of the State Industrial Court, affirmed by the State In*229dustrial Court, sitting en banc, allowing the respondent, Vernon Russell, claimant below, permanent total disability for a heart disability. Parties will be referred to as they appeared before the State Industrial Court.

Claimant was employed by the respondent as a truck driver during the month of June, 1968. During a period of several days prior to June 13, 1968, claimant had been driving a truck almost continuously, without sufficient rest or sleep. On June 13,…