Slattery Associates, Inc. v. Hufstetler

Carley, Judge.

Appellee-claimant Hufstetler sustained an injury to his lower back on January 5,1979, while working on a construction project for appellant-employer Slattery Associates, Inc. Appellee received workers’ compensation benefits for the periods of disability he suffered as the result of this injury. Appellee returned to work for appellant but continued to suffer lower back pain for which he received authorized treatment. In September of 1979 appellee lost his job with appellant in a general layoff. Three weeks later appellee secured employment with another employer performing work…