MATTER OF ZIMMERMAN v. AKRON FALLS PARK — ERIE COUNTY


35 A.D.2d 1030 (1970)

In the Matter of the Claim of Howard Zimmerman, Respondent, v. Akron Falls Park — Erie County, Appellant, and Special Disability Fund, Appellant. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

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

December 15, 1970


In 1924 claimant was awarded a schedule loss of 80% of his left arm for loss of his left hand and forearm six inches below the elbow. In July of 1967 claimant fell, injuring his left shoulder, and the instant award based on a 50% loss of use of the left arm was made by the Referee and affirmed by the board. It is clear the 1924 award compensated claimant for a 100% loss of his hand. It is also clear that the Legislature had no intention to compound awards as the board has...

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