Johnson v. Scotts Branch Coal Co.

MILLER, Judge.

Douglas Johnson brings this appeal from a judgment of the Pike Circuit Court entered upon an appeal from the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board). KRS Chapter 342.

Douglas was “laid-off” by his employer, appellee/Scotts Branch Coal Company (Scotts), on June 10, 1983. He received $1,285.00 per month supplemental pay from that date through March 3, 1984. After lay-off, Douglas remained unemployed for a considerable period of time. Ultimately, he acquired a truck and began hauling freight in interstate commerce. In February 1986, he ceased driving the truck because of “trouble with…