Wishbone Restaurant v. Moya

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Moore.

Juanita L. Moya suffered injuries to her back resulting from a fall on a slippery floor at her place of employment. The insurance carrier admitted liability and she was treated by three doctors between June 26 and November 2, 1964. On the last-mentioned date Dr. Bessessen in his final report made a summary of the treatment given her and concluded with the statement: “I must say however, that the patient’s complaint of pain seems to be valid, though I cannot explain its derivation.”

Juanita, being dissatisfied with the medical services supplied by the insurance…