Shinn v. N. Y., Chic. & St. L. Ry. Co.

C. E. Shinn, instituted an action against the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Co. in the Huron Common Pleas, to recover for personal injuries sustained while in the employ of the Company as a flagman.

Shinn, after his injury, was under the care of a physician of the Company who advised Shinn that his injuries were not of a permanent nature. Relying upon this advice, Shinn settled his claim for $245 and returned to work; but in a short time discovered that he was not physically able to continue. He was advised by physicians that he was suffering from a serious ailment of the stomach, due…