Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Griggs

This case arose under the workmen’s compensation act. Claimant suffered an injury while employed by Sears, Roebuck & Company, resulting in a hernia, and under an agreement between the employer and employee compensation was paid during disability. On March 22, 1932, claimant had an operation at the expense of the employer, which was apparently successful and removed the hernia. The claimant returned to work on May 9, 1932, which was on Monday, and on the *586Saturday following lie was laid off by his employer. Claimant contended that he was not well from said injury during this time, and was…