Wengryn v. Superior Steel Corp.

Opinion by

Reno, J.,

The question for solution is: Where an injured employe, confined to a mental hospital by reason of mental derangement resulting from compensable injuries, is attacked by another inmate and dies as a result of the injuries inflicted by his assailant, are his dependents entitled to workmen’s compensation?

There is no dispute about the facts. Claimant’s husband was injured in the course of his employment. His head was bruised and his right leg fractured. He was taken to a hospital where he remained five weeks. When he was discharged his leg was still in a cast which caused an…