Gauss v. Hewitt Metals Corp.

Plaintiff Gauss had been employed by defendant Hewitt Metals Corporation as a truck driver for about two and one-half years prior to January 7,1938. His work required him to handle heavy metals. When at home in the evening of January 7, 1938, he noticed a small lump or swelling on his right groin. He said he did not remember slipping or falling and experienced no pain. He continued at his regular trucking work until a slack period about six months later. During the first week of July, on one of his off-days, he hurt his back while helping a friend build a chimney. On reporting for work again…