MATTER OF CANTY v. AM. BRAKE SHOE CO.


284 A.D. 1077 (1954)

In the Matter of the Claim of Sam Canty, Respondent, v. American Brake Shoe Company et al., Appellants. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

December 16, 1954.


Claimant, while engaged in a heavy lifting, sustained a back injury which aggravated a pre-existing osteoarthritic condition. An award was made for total disability up to April 23, 1952, and for partial disability thereafter. The award for total disability is supported by the evidence but the basis of the award for partial disability is in doubt upon this record. Because of a conflict in the medical testimony, the board had referred the case to an impartial orthopedic specialist...

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