Morin v. J. H. Valliere Co.

On March 24, 1965, while in the employ of Valliere, plaintiff was in an automobile accident in which he received neck injuries which resulted in a neck fusion being performed. In june 1966, plaintiff complained to Dr. Garger, an orthopedic surgeon, about a low back pain radiating to his left leg. It was treated conservatively with muscle relaxants, pain medications, bed rest and heat. In 1967, while employed by Northern, plaintiff “claimed further benefits for back trouble against Valliere which benefits were denied” by the deputy labor commissioner on September 25, 1967. An appeal therefrom…