Raisman v. Ashford Roofing Co.

Plaintiff, a physician, sues an employer and an insurance carrier to recover a balance due for professional services rendered to an employee injured in an industrial accident. The question presented is whether such an action may be maintained, or whether under the Workmen’s Compensation Law the physician may collect his claim only through an award of the State Industrial Board.

*783Section 13 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law requires the employer to provide an injured employee with medical attendance, and makes the employer liable for payment for such service.

Under subdivision 1 of section 13-g,…