Prigosin v. Industrial Commission

STRUCKMEYER, Vice Chief Justice.

This is a writ of certiorari to review an order of the Industrial Commission denying a lump-sum commutation of an award for permanent partial disability. The Court of Appeals set the order aside, 23 Ariz.App. 561, 534 P.2d 1060. We accepted review. Opinion of the Court of Appeals vacated. The order of the Industrial Commission is affirmed.

After an industrial injury, petitioner returned to work and was awarded $75.53 per month for permanent partial disability. In August of 1973, petitioner requested a lump-sum settlement. It was petitioner’s intention to invest…