Schlumberger Industries, Inc. v. Moore

THIGPEN, Judge.

In March 1990, Bobby F. Moore filed a complaint for workmen’s1 compensation benefits, asserting that while he was working for Schlumberger Industries, Inc. (employer), he suffered an injury resulting in a hernia. The employer denied that the hernia was work-related. An ore tenus proceeding was held, which consisted primarily of the testimony of Moore and his attending physician, and the introduction of medical records. The trial court found that Moore had suffered a com-pensable injury and an 80% loss of his ability to earn, and it awarded benefits. The employer appeals,…