Wheeler v. City of Santa Ana

Plaintiff and appellant brought this action against defendant and respondent for compensation claimed due and prayed for declaratory relief as to his rights in connection with his active employment as a hoseman on the fire department of defendant city.

On August 19, 1940, plaintiff was injured in the course of his employment and on September 25, 1944, the Industrial Accident Commission issued its findings and award, awarding him $19.95 per week for 240 weeks, totaling $4,788, and thereafter a life pension at the rate of $12.29 per week, based upon earnings of $140 per month.

Defendant city paid…