Jenkins v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

GOOD, J. *

Petitioner Dude Jenkins sustained an industrial injury on February 19, 1971. His employer, James Thomas, was without workmen’s compensation insurance. During the first five or six weeks following the injury, petitioner’s employer paid him between $75 and $87.50 a week. When these payments terminated, petitioner instituted proceedings against his employer before the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board. On March 9, 1972, the board awarded temporary disability at the rate of $65 per week, beginning February 20 and continuing until October 29, 1971. The amount of this award was…