Bronson v. City of Fremont

This is an action to recover benefits under the workmen’s compensation law. The trial court entered an award for plaintiff and defendants appeal.

Plaintiff was employed by the city of Fremont as an electric power lineman. On October 3, 1941, while practicing safety methods in removing and resuscitating a man who might be injured while working on a pole, plaintiff’s climbing spurs slipped and he fell approximately 12 feet. He landed on his feet and received injuries which resulted in *282flat feet in both members. No injuries are alleged except to the feet. His wages at the time of the accident…