Johnson v. David Cole Creamery Co.

Raper, District Judge.

Appeal from award of compensation to a workman. On September 15, 1920, plaintiff, age 23, in the course of his employment by defendant, was severely burned over the back and arms by a gasoline fire, as a result of Avhich he was confined to ■ a hospital for five weeks ánd *708was obliged to have the care of a physician selected by defendant. The defendant paid for medical attendance on plaintiff and his hospital bill an amount largely in excess of the amount required by statute. At the time of injury plaintiff was receiving $37.50 a week, as an automobile mechanic, and was…