Montclair Homes, Inc. v. Thompson

O’CONNELL, Justice.

In this workmen’s compensation case the claimant, Earl R. Thompson, was awarded additional compensation benefits in an order by a deputy commissioner which was affirmed by the Florida Industrial Commission, with one member dissenting. Petitioners are the employer, Montclair Homes, Inc., and its carrier, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.

Claimant was injured on June 18, 1958 while employed by petitioner as a carpenter. The blade of a power saw cut a gash in his left leg on the outer side, just above the knee. He was hospitalized immediately and treated by Dr.…