Mundy v. McLean

HOBSON, Justice.

Appellee, McLean, a professional plasterer in or near his seventieth year, developed dermatitis on his arms while employed at the trade by appellant Mundy. On or about August 27, 1951, McLean consulted Dr. Carroll, who discharged him after a week of treatment and advised him to resume work, the dermatitis having improved but not having disappeared. For a week or two McLean worked with cement for the Gables Plastering Company without significant change in his condition, his employment with this organization ending on September 26, 1951. From October 4 through October 10, 1951,…