Ferren v. S. D. Warren Co.

In 1921, one William Raymond, while employed by the defendant was injured through an industrial accident arising out of said employment.

Under Section 10 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law the defendant, without contract except as implied from its status as an assenting employer, was bound to furnish, or pay for, medical aid to an extent determinable by the Industrial Accident Commission. This implied obligation of the employer is enforceable exclusively through petition to and decree of the Commission.

But the employer may bind himself by express contract to pay medical bills. Such contract is…