Lescinski v. Potlatch Forests, Inc.

AILSHIE, CHief Justice.

During November and a part of December, 1943, Joe LeSscinski (appellant herein), a married man with two dependent children, was working for respondent, Potlatch Forests, Inc., on the logging railroad near Elk River. When entering his employment, Appellant elected in writing to waive the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Law, Code 1932, § 43-901 et seq., providing for medical attendance and hospital service; in lieu thereof, he elected to accept and receive the benefits of a hospital contract existing between his employer and the Western Hospital Association.

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