Hite v. Evart Products Co.

In August, 1960, plaintiff received an injury which, arose out of and in the course of her employment by defendant, and which caused the industrial loss of the use of her left hand. She had six children dependent on her for support. Disputes arose over the amount of plaintiff’s average weekly wage and as to whether she was entitled to mileage and meal allowances in travelling to secure necessary medical care.

After a hearing the referee refused to consider alleged fringe benefits totalling $7.91, determined plaintiff’s average weekly wage to be $60, and allowed only a part of the claimed…