Orlandini v. Volpe Coal Company

Cunningham, J.,

Opinion by

Claimant in this workmen’s compensation case sought compensation for total disability and medical and hospital expenses, resulting from a .right femoral hernia .allegedly suffered July 11, 1938, while in the employ of the defendant company as a miner.

The referee made, and the board and court below sustained, an award of compensation for the period beginning July 12, and ending December 7, 1938, together with the cost of the medical and hospital expense incurred by claimant. The appeal to this court is by the employer.

Appellant’s first two propositions require a…