CURTRIGHT FUNERAL HOME v. CARR


479 S.W.2d 609 (1972)

CURTRIGHT FUNERAL HOME and Special Fund, Appellants, v. Willard CARR and Workmen's Compensation Board of Kentucky, Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

As Modified on Rehearing May 26, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Paul C. Hobbs, Ashland, Thomas R. Emerson, Dept. of Labor, Gemma M. Harding, Frankfort, for appellants.

Harry R. Stamper, Kelsey E. Friend Law Firm, Pikeville, Workmen's Compensation Board, Frankfort, for appellees.


CULLEN, Commissioner.

The Workmen's Compensation Board awarded Willard Carr compensation for total permanent disability found by the board to have resulted from an accident in the course of Carr's employment as a general handyman for Curtright Funeral Home. The accident consisted of the herniation of an intervertebral disc, which Carr said occurred when he was attempting to dismantle a tent over a grave. An independent doctor appointed by the board reported his finding...

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