Legal Opinion
Claim of Finkelstein v. New York Merchandise Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided March 29, 1929PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtVan Kirk, P. J.
The award should be reversed and the claims, both for medical bill and hospital bill, should be dismissed. The employer furnished the physician and through him authorized the hospital expenses. The claimant paid the medical and hospital bills and this award is to reimburse him. “ Section 13 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law does not permit an award to the employee for medical treatment, etc., furnished by the employer.” (Matter of Sandberg v. Seymour Dress Co., 242 N. Y. 497.) “ The
employee shall not be entitled to recover any amount expended by him for such treatment or services unless he…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Matter of Sandberg v. Seymour Dress Co., Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1926
- Weinreb v. Harlem Bakery & Lunch Room, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1923
- Claim of Koch v. Lehigh Valley RailroadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1926
- Matter of Koch v. Lehigh Valley Railroad CompanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1927
3Cited by3 opinions
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- Claim of Weisberg v. Alexander Bros. Furniture Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1932
- Claim of Lax v. Grand Central Cadillac Renting Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1934