Robbins v. Original Gas Engine Co.

It is the contention of respondents, plaintiffs in certiorari, that the testimony fails to prove accidental injury. The testimony introduced on the part of claimant tended to prove that on January 22, 1915, while he assisted another in moving a gasoline engine weighing some 600 pounds, he suddenly had pain in his left groin, noticed a small swelling in the groin that night, consulted a physician, was advised that he had a hernia, and was operated upon for hernia. His claim is for compensation for time lost from February 6, 1915, to April 5, 1915, for medical attendance, hospital and ambulance…