Kricinovich v. American Car & Foundry Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to the Industrial Accident Board. Peter Kricinovich presented his claim against the American Car & Foundry Company for compensation for a broken leg while in defendant’s employ. Defendant petitioned for relief from further payments unless claimant should submit to a minor surgical operation. From an order denying the petition, defendant brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtKuhn, J.
The claimant, while in the employ of the defendant, suffered a compound fracture of the right leg between the knee and ankle, as a result of which he was confined to the hospital from December 5,1912, to April 25, 1913, and was operated on twice by Dr. Palmerlee, the defendant’s surgeon. He was treated until August 25, 1913, when the physician reported him well and able to work. The bone was then firmly united, and the wound had entirely healed, but the claimant still complained of pain, of which there were no objective symptoms.
The medical expenses were all paid by the defendant, as well as…
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