Mertz v. Von Schlemmer

This is a suit for workmen's compensation. Plaintiff, Henry Mertz, was employed by the defendant, Steve Von Schlemmer, as a baker at the defendant's bakery in the city of New Orleans. He was injured on May 19th, 1940, when he tripped and fell against a roller in the bakery. His right arm caught in the roller and, as a result, he suffered a compound fracture of that member. Defendant paid plaintiff compensation amounting to $187 from the date of the accident until August 24th, 1940, at which time defendant contended that plaintiff had fully recovered and was able to go back to work.

On May…