Abex Corp. v. Coleman

This is a workmen's compensation suit.

On February 3, 1976 the plaintiff was operating an overhead crane as an employee of the defendant when the crane separated from its supporting structure and collapsed. The crane was attached to the roof of the defendant's plant and the plaintiff fell to the floor of the plant when the crane collapsed. The plaintiff was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. Later, on February 9, 1976, the plaintiff was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a back injury suffered in the fall, and to run some tests. It was at this time that Dr. Stanley…