Bridger v. Lincoln Feed & Fuel Co.

This is a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation act. Plaintiff’s right hand was crushed February 24,1920, and his third finger severed therefrom, while lie was unloading for defendant a car of coal for 25 cents a ton. He applied to the compensation commissioner for an award for his injuries, and was allowed therefor $15 a week for 20 weeks and in addition $7.50 a week for 9 weeks for medical expenses.. From this award defendant appealed to the district court, where it was held that plaintiff was not entitled to compensation for his injuries. From a dismissal of the proceeding he has…