Wright v. J. A. Tobin Construction Co.

HUNTER, Judge.

Roy M. Wright, claimant-appellant, was an employee of respondent, J. A. Tobin Construction Company. Both were under and subject to the provisions of the Missouri Compensation Law. Travelers Insurance Company is the employer’s insurer. Sometime prior to 1959 Wright incurred a right inguinal hernia. In December, 1959,' his doctor had recommended an operation to repair it but because of financial problems Wright was unable to undergo an operation and instead wore a truss.

The parties have stipulated that on June 18, 1960, Wright suffered an accident or unusual strain arising out of…