Spiker v. John Day Co.

This is an appeal in a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The plaintiff, Harold A. Spiker, was employed by the defendant, John Day Co. as a salesman. On August 11, 1971, the plaintiff was severely injured in an automobile accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment.

Following the accident the defendant and its insurance carrier paid compensation to the plaintiff for total disability and paid the plaintiff’s medical and hospital expenses through March 3, 1972. This action was commenced on September 28, 1976, to recover medical and hospital expenses which the…