Erwin v. Harris

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The claimant appeals from the trial court's denial of further medical benefits for an off-the-job injury to a knee. The claimant had received workmen's compensation and medical benefits for a prior, compensable injury to the knee.

In May 1982, the claimant sustained an injury to his left knee when the riding lawn mower that he was operating overturned. The injury occurred in the course of his employment, and proper notice was provided to his employer.

Immediately after suffering the knee injury, the claimant began undergoing treatment by Dr. Marcus Whitman,…