Gillam v. State Compensation Commissioner

Maxwell, President:

Sarah Gillam appeals from an order of the compensation commissioner refusing compensation on account of the death of her husband, John Gillam, on the ground that the disability causing his death was not the result of an injury received in the course of and resulting from his employment.

Gillam was scalded on the left arm, face and right foot November 15, 1929, while in the employ of the Charleston Laundry Company. He later contracted pneumonia and died thereof December 10, 1929. The question for determination is whether pneumonia resulted from the burns.

Dr. Joseph Horsham of…