Meyers v. Iron County

Plaintiff appeals from an order of the department of labor and industry denying further compensation. In 1933, plaintiff, while employed by defendant Iron county, suffered a compensable injury described in the report as sprained ankle and wrenched back. An agreement for payment of compensation, describing the injury as “injured right ankle,” was entered into between plaintiff and defendant United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, filed with and approved by the department. About five months later the defendant insurer filed a petition to stop or reduce compensation which was contested by…