Schmutzler v. North Dakota Workmen's Compensation Bureau

On August 15, 1947, Lawrence Schmutzler, the plaintiff herein, was working as a salesman for Sears, Roebuck & Company at Minot, North Dakota. That company had then in all things complied with the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. In the course of plaintiff’s employment that day he suffered an injury to his right eye which resulted in the removal of the eyeball on Sept. 24, 1947. At the time of the injury plaintiff was receiving an average wage of $85.00 per week. On Nov. 24, 1947, the Workmen’s Compensation Bureau awarded plaintiff compensation for temporary, total disability,…