LeClair v. Textron Mills, Inc.

This is a petition for extended medical care and expenses filed by an employee against her employer under the workmen’s compensation act, general laws 1938, chapter 300. A decree denying and dismissing the petition was entered by the superior court and from that decree petitioner has duly prosecuted her appeal to this court.

The pertinent part of the statute relied on by petitioner, G. L. 1938, chap. 300, art. II, §5, as amended by public laws 1941, chaps. 1051 and 1055, and by P. L. 1942, chap. 1226, reads as follows:

“The employer shall furnish reasonable medical, dental, and hospital…