Roccaforte v. State Furniture Co.

This is a compensation case. The plaintiff’s petition was dismissed by a judge of the workmen’s compensation court. On rehearing granted, the compensation court awarded the plaintiff compensation for the complete loss of vision of his right eye by virtue of an accident occurring while in the course of his employment. On appeal to the district court, plaintiff’s action was dismissed. Plaintiff appeals.

The plaintiff, a man 51 years of age, in good health, was employed by defendant as a cabinetmaker and refinisher of furniture and had been so employed for approximately 15 years. His work…