TRIPP v. PHILIPS ELMET CORP.


676 A.2d 927 (1996)

Chester R. TRIPP, Jr. v. PHILIPS ELMET CORP. and Travelers Insurance Co.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine.

Decided May 17, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Justin Leary (orally), Laskoff & Sharon, Lewiston, for Employee.

James E. Fortin (orally), Douglas, Whiting, Denham & Rogers, Portland, for Employer.

Before WATHEN, C.J., and ROBERTS, GLASSMAN, CLIFFORD, RUDMAN, DANA, and LIPEZ, JJ.


ROBERTS, Justice.

Philips Elmet Corp. appeals from a decision of the Workers' Compensation Board granting employee Chester Tripp's petition for review and concluding that because the employer failed to provide a list of suitable employers pursuant to former section 55-B(1)(B), Tripp is entitled to 100% partial incapacity benefits. 39 M.R.S.A. § 55-B(1)(B) (effective for injuries occurring on or after October 17, 1991, and before January 1, 1993).

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