Pulcifer v. Henry Carlson Builders

This is an action brought in equity for the purpose of canceling an agreement made between employer and employee, discharging the employer from all liability under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. If it is set aside the employee may pursue a claim against the employer for partial and permanent loss of the use of his arm.

The circuit court found that the consideration of $35, acknowledged in the release and all other payments of compensation made to the employee, represent weekly compensation for temporary incapacity; that the employee has received no compensation whatever for partial and…