Gatterdam v. Department of Labor & Industries

This is an appeal from a judgment entered upon the verdict of a jury awarding the respondent compensation, under the workmen’s compensation act, for the death of her husband consequent upon injuries sustained in extrahazardous employment.

The deceased husband, while in the course of his employment, on October 21, 1929, had his great toe crushed. On the following day, he filed his claim for compensation with the department. The claim was recognized and payment made for time loss and medical aid. He later returned to work, and his claim was closed. Subsequently, osteomyelitis developed in the…