Villalobos v. Cudahy Packing Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

West, J.:

This was an action to review and cancel an award made under the workmen’s compensation act, and to recover compensation. The plaintiff, prevailed, and the defendant appeals.

The plaintiff, a Mexican, was injured by falling in such a way that his side struck the edge of a barrel. His interpreter took up with counsel for the employer the matter of adjustment, but owing to the latter’s other engagements no definite meeting was had. In the meantime the compensation committee, organized by the defendant company, took up the matter, and, having…