Weber v. Reihsen Mercantile Corporation

This is a workmen’s compensation proceeding. Respondent, Frederick E. Weber, was an employee of the Reihsen Mercantile Corporation. Sunshine Mutual Insurance Company was the insurer for the employer.

On January 27, 1955, while respondent was assisting in erecting a TV antenna on the roof of a building, he slipped and fell on his back. He continued to work until January 31, 1955, when he received medical treatment and was in the hospital for three days. The charges for medical and hospital services were paid by the insurer. The ability of the respondent to work and earn wages was not impaired…