Rohnert v. AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY

McQUADE, Justice.

On January 18, 1971, the claimant-appellant, Gerald T. Rohnert was injured while in the employment of the defendant-respondent Amalgamated Sugar Company. As a result of the injury, the appellant’s left leg was amputated below the knee. The appellant was subsequently fitted with an artificial leg.

The appellant and respondent entered into a compensation agreement which covered all the areas of the respondent’s liability except for the issue of whether the respondent was liable for future repairs and replacements of the prosthesis necessitated by ordinary wear and tear. The…