Tallman v. Florey

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case, decedent was injured on March 19, 1951, and died May 25, 1951. The referee made a reward in favor of the widow. The board reversed the referee, the court below affirmed the decision of the board and the widow took this appeal. There is no question that the accident occurred in the course of employment but the issue is whether a causal connection was established between accident and death. Decedent was struck on the leg by a hammer resulting in thrombophlebitis or a blood clot in the veins of the leg. On April 21, 1951, he suffered a…