Younger v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

NELSON, Presiding Judge.

On August 8, 1972, Anna M. Younger, petitioner herein (Younger), injured her knee when she slipped and fell on some loose gravel while working as a maid at the Skyline Country Club in Tucson, Arizona. Her claim for workmen’s compensation benefits was accepted by the Home Insurance Company, respondent carrier (Carrier) and benefits paid.

As a result of the injury, two surgical procedures were undertaken. Initially a lateral meniscectomy and patellectomy were performed. When the knee continued to click and grind, the knee was again surgically explored, resulting in…