Franzoi v. Jacob Rubinoff, Inc.

The only question in the case is whether the compensation bureau, under the circumstances here presented, had the power to open an award more than thirty days after it had been made so as to include therein an item for doctor bills and hospital expenses incurred because of the injury and which were overlooked when the petitioner’s case was before the bureau.

The employe received an award for injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment, and of this no complaint is made. The award was made on December 24th, 1935. On February 20th, 1936. a petition was filed to reopen the ease for…