Springer v. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours Co

Plaintiff was employed by the defendant company in July, 1937, as a lineman, and worked continuously for the defendant until some time in March, 1939, when he became physically unable to continue with his work.

It is admitted that the Compensation Act, Act No. 20 of 1914, applied to plaintiff's employment and that his wages were such that if he is entitled to compensation the rate should be the maximum of $20 per week.

The plaintiff claims that the physical disability which forced him to cease his employment as lineman consisted of injury to his back, in the sacro-iliac region, resulting from a…