Epsten v. Hancock-Epsten Co.

This is an action to recover compensation for an injury sustained by plaintiff April 29, 1915, while in the employ of defendant. In operating a press, plaintiff placed his left foot under the plunger, which crushed his great toe. Medical attention was promptly furnished by defendant. Plaintiff returned to his employment May 18, 1915, and worked until May 26, 1915, when blood poisoning developed. He then went to a hospital, where his injured toe was amputated at the second joint. In the fall of that year he attended a business college, returning to work in defendant’s office May 20, 1916. At…