Decision  Roy Thompson v. Town of Barnstable

Date:	08/06/2002
Organization:	Department of Industrial Accidents
Docket Number:	DIA Board Nos. 052719-97, 055056-98
Location:	Boston

• Employee: Roy Thompson
• Employer: Town of Barnstable
• Self Insurer: Town of Barnstable

MCCARTHY, J. The self-insurer appeals an administrative judge’s decision that awarded the employee G. L. c. 152, § 34, temporary total incapacity benefits; G. L. c. 152, § 35, partial incapacity benefits; payment of § 30 medical expenses; attorneys fees, costs; and interest pursuant to § 50. On appeal the self-insurer claims that the judge erred in not applying the "normal wear and tear doctrine." See Zerofski’s Case, 385 Mass. 590 (1982). We disagree and affirm the decision. G. L. c. 152, § 11C.