Montyk v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

J.Petitioner Montyk was employed by American Building Maintenance Company as a janitor. Upon his application for workmen’s compensation benefits, the referee found that petitioner had sustained a hernia as the result of repeated work strains up to April 2, 1965, which is the last day petitioner worked prior to undergoing surgery. On April 5, 1965, petitioner underwent surgery by his own doctor. The referee awarded him temporary disability and the expense of self-procured medical care incurred after April 2, including the cost of the surgery. The award of medical expense was premised on the…