Ford v. Allied Chemical Corp.

Bussey, Justice.

This is a Workmen’s Compensation case, the appeal being by the employer from an order of the circuit court affirming a compensation award of the Industrial Commission in favor of the injured employee. The award was for temporary total disability for the period from February 3, 1966 through April 25, 1966, and for certain medical benefits. The employer denied liability solely on the basis of the following provision contained in Sec. 72-305 of the Code of Laws:

“The refusal of an employee to accept medical, hospital, surgical or other treatment when provided by the employer or…