Ewing v. State

On September 12, 1933 claimant filed his complaint herein seeking to recover compensation for injuries sustained by him on December 24, 1930. Claimant at the time of the accident was an officer of the State Highway Police and was bitten on the left hand, while making an arrest in the course of his duties. As the result of such bite, the claimant became infected with syphilis. He claims that his condition is incurable and bases his right to an award upon the terms and provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The records of the State Police show that the State has paid Five Hundred…