Smith v. Continental Grain Co.

GULOTTA, Judge.

This is a suit in workmen’s compensation in which total permanent disability benefits and medical is sought as a result of plaintiffs suffering a torn meniscus (torn cartilage) sustained on March 18, 1971, requiring corrective surgery, while employed at the Continental Grain Company. The employee was paid compensation at the rate of $49 per week on the basis of total temporary disability from March 26, 1971 to January 27, 1972. From a dismissal of his claim, plaintiff appeals.

It is the employee’s contention while the medical testimony indicated a disability to the left leg…