Claim of Tillotson v. New York Telephone Co.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed July 24, 1968, and modified on October 16, 1968 and December 12, 1968, excusing claimant from failure to comply with the notice requirement of section 18 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Respondent testified that he sustained a left inguinal hernia on May 27, 1966 while lifting a teletypewriter. Thirteen days later, he saw his personal physician who recommended hospitalization but respondent refused, continuing his regular duties without loss of time. He did not report the injury to the employer and on October 27, 1966,…