Franklin Township v. Litch

John Litch, an employee of Franklin township, Harrison county, filed an application for compensation. The Industrial Board found that Litch was in the employment of the township, working on a public highway which the township was improving; that his average weekly wage was $13.50; that he received a personal injury by an accident arising out of and in the course of the employment; that the township had notice of the injury at the time it occurred, but did not furnish any medical treatment; and that, as a result of the injury, it became necessary to remove the employee’s right eye.

The award…