Lane v. Levi Strauss & Co.
New Mexico Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SUTIN, Judge.
On July 16, 1976, plaintiff sustained an accidental injury to her back arising out of and in the course of her employment as a seamstress. The injury was a herniated and bulging disc. Plaintiff was advised to undergo surgery, but since the results of the operation could not be guaranteed, plaintiff reasonably refused the operation. The court found plaintiff temporarily totally disabled and refused her a lump-sum award. The lump-sum award was denied because plaintiff failed to show the existence of exceptional circumstances, that it was in her interest for rehabilitation or…
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2Cases cited19 opinions
- Elsea v. Broome Furniture Co.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1943
- Codling v. Aztec Well Servicing Co.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1976
- Michelson v. MichelsonNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1976
- Home Insurance Company v. Industrial CommissionCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1975
- Shea v. Department of Labor & IndustriesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1974
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3Cited by25 opinions
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- Smith v. Trailways Bus SystemNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1981
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