Marfleet v Alimoon [2001] NSWCC 22

Marfleet v Alimoon [2001] NSWCC 22

The applicant had sustained a further ten percent permanent impairment to his back since the prior award, entitling him to additional lump sum compensation under s66 at current statutory rates. His post-injury classification was as a sous chef (part-time), and the relevant labour market was the south coast. Weekly compensation under s40 was awarded based on comparative probable earnings and actual earning capacity determined for each period. Claim for partial loss of use of legs was not made out.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Workers Compensation Claim / Final Judgment and Assessment
Outcome
Applicant awarded weekly compensation, additional lump sum for permanent impairment, pain and suffering, reimbursement of medical expenses, and costs.
Legal Topics
['assessment of Compensation' 'permanent Impairment' 'partial Incapacity' 'economic Loss']
['workers Compensation'] ['assessment of Compensation' 'permanent Impairment' 'partial Incapacity' 'economic Loss']

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Procedural Posture

Workers Compensation Claim / Final Judgment and Assessment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Entitlement to additional lump sum compensation for permanent impairment' 'Entitlement to weekly payments under s 40 for partial incapacity' 'Whether deterioration of condition founded entitlement to further compensation' 'Assessment of probable earnings and ability to earn post-injury']

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant had sustained a further ten percent permanent impairment to his back since the prior award, entitling him to additional lump sum compensation under s66 at current statutory rates. His post-injury classification was as a sous chef (part-time), and the relevant labour market was the south coast. Weekly compensation under s40 was awarded based on comparative probable earnings and actual earning capacity determined for each period. Claim for partial loss of use of legs was not made out.

Court Disposition

Applicant awarded weekly compensation, additional lump sum for permanent impairment, pain and suffering, reimbursement of medical expenses, and costs.

Orders

  • ['Award of weekly compensation under s 40 at specified rates for each period from 25 March 1997 onward.' 'Lump sum compensation under s 66 for ten percent further permanent impairment to back ($6,000).' 'Pain and suffering compensation under s 67 ($10,000).' 'Reimbursement of medical and hospital expenses under s...