Simmons v. Wilson Freight Co.

CLEMENS, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Jewell Daniel Simmons has appealed the denial of his workmen’s compensation claim following adverse rulings by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and the circuit court. The issue is causation (1971) of subsequent disability (1974).

March 15, 1971 plaintiff injured his knees in a fall from loading machinery. He received palliative treatment from Dr. J. A. Costrino. One year later plaintiff returned to Dr. Costrino who at that time recommended orthopedic consultation. Plaintiff’s counsel states in his brief, without transcript reference, that the…