Turack v. State

Appeal from a judgment of the Court of Claims dismissing appellant’s claim. The following recital of facts is taken from the findings contained in the decision made by the Court of Claims. In part it is a direct quotation. Claimant for more than four years prior to January 10, 1935, was employed as a carpenter at the Creedmoor Division of the Brooklyn State Hospital. On the date mentioned he applied for treatment to relieve pains in his right foot. He was examined by Dr. Tagliavia employed by the State, who sent him to the Physiotherapy Department of the hospital for treatment, which was…