Balsamo v. Fisher Body Division-General Motors Corp.

DOWD, Judge.

The employer appeals from an order of the Circuit Court affirming an award made by the Industrial Commission to the employee for nursing services performed by the employee’s wife at his home. The Circuit Court modified the award to relieve the employer from paying for nursing services for a six day period when the employee was in the hospital. There is no dispute as to the nature and extent of the injuries suffered. The employer appeals only the claim and award of a sum for nursing services.

The learned trial judge prepared a well reasoned memorandum opinion which we found helpful.

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