Guerin v. Insurance Company of North America

This is a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act brought by Syrias Guerin against the Geo. Cook Construction Co. and the Insurance Company of North America. The plaintiff was employed as a carpenter. The accident occurred when a power saw, operated by another employee, injured the plaintiff’s left hand and right thumb.

The controversy concerns the amount of compensation which the plaintiff should receive for permanent disability. The principal issue is whether the plaintiff has sustained a permanent total disability.

The injury to the plaintiff’s left hand resulted in the loss of all…