Fortner v. Koch

Plaintiff, Alfred Fortner, is a man 64 years old. For many years he worked as a switch tender and, prior to the injury complained of, was earning $210 per month. He first became acquainted with Dr. Koch, defendant herein, during the year 1925 when he treated plaintiff for stomach ulcers. In the spring of 1930, plaintiff began to have trouble with his left knee, due to a swelling which resulted in some loss of work. He applied so-called home remedies, consulted a railroad physician, and finally consulted Dr. Koch on June 22, 1931. At this time, the swelling caused the knee to be about…