Covert v. John Morrell & Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Thiele, J.:

This was an action for compensation for an injury sustained by plaintiff while in defendant’s employment.

The claim was denied by the commissioner of workmen’s compensation, but upon appeal was allowed by the district court.

Claimant was employed by John Morrell & Company as a traveling salesman. While driving upon the highway near Belleville, the windshield of his car was broken by a chunk of mud intentionally thrown from another car. Glass from the windshield was driven into his eye, causing the loss of sight and necessitating its removal.…