Claim of Gelband v. Queen Mary Bag & Luggage Shops

Appeal from a decision and award of the Workmen’s Compensation Board. Claimant worked in a luggage store and this required movement of heavy merchandise, including luggage, trunks and bundles of umbrellas. In 1955 claimant noticed a pain in his groin, and Ms physician diagnosed this as due to a small hernia. Claimant continued to work. In January, 1957 he felt sharp pains and cramps while carrying a bundle of 70 or 80 pounds. On examination it was found he had a large scrotal hernia which was corrected by surgery on March 4, 1957. The Referee found that claimant did not suffer an accident in…