Briscoe v. Hydro Conduit Corporation

OPINION

HENDLEY, Judge.

Plaintiff filed an action pursuant to the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Sections 59-10-1 through 59-10-37, N.M.S.A.1953 (2d Repl. Vol. 9, 1974, pt. 1)) alleging total disability and seeking a lump sum award pursuant to § 59-10-18.2, supra.

Plaintiff’s affidavit admitted the $75.00 weekly payment and the following sworn statements were set forth :

“That defendants have failed to make payment of a bill in the amount of $50.-00 for diagnostic studies made of the plaintiff at the direction of Dr. Chester, one of the physicians to whom plaintiff has been referred by defendants.

“Th…