Market v. Lutz

HOBSON, Acting Chief Justice.

The petitioner by writ of certiorari seeks review of an award of compensation for permanent partial disability made to the respondent by the Florida Industrial Commission.

The respondent suffered a hernia arising out of and in the course of his employment. He underwent an operation for the hernia and received compensation for disability as provided by Section 440.15(6) (f), F.S.A. While recovering from the operation the respondent suffered a stroke which resulted in his total permanent disability.

The petitioner admits the compensability of the original hernia and…