McClanathan v. Smith

This is a cross-appeal on a petition for an emergency hearing concerning appellant’s termination of disability benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. From an order of the Workers’ Compensation Court in which disability benefits for appellant were partially reinstated, both parties appeal. Amicus curiae briefs were filed by Gene A. Picotte, Alaska Pacific Assurance Company, Industrial Indemnity Company, and Anaconda Copper Company.

Respondent is the State Compensation Insurance Fund, an insurance carrier under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Appellant is a former painter who was severely…