Merrimack Sheet Metal, Inc. v. Martin

On March 10, 1967 George L. Martin, while in the employ of Merrimack Sheet Metal, Inc., sustained a low back injury while lifting a heavy beam. Martin was out of work and received temporary total disability from March 11 to March 27, April 12 to May 21, and May 26 to June 30 of the year 1967. On June 30, 1967 the company terminated all benefits. A hearing before the Commissioner of Labor resulted in a finding in favor of Martin which was appealed to the Superior Court by the company. The Trial Court (Rozones, J.) found that Martin was suffering from a herniated disc in his lower spine which…