Updike Grain Co. v. Swanson

Albert Swanson, defendant, while in the employ of the Updike Grain Company, plaintiff, sustained a personal injury on July 12, 1918, by “a plank sized 2 x 12” falling on his left hand, “cutting and crushing it” as alleged. He is a millwright and carpenter, and when injured was earning $42 a week. As a result of the accident he is now totally disabled from working at his trade. Under the employers’ liability act the company paid him $12 a week for 17 weeks and his doctor’s bill. Subsequently, upon application made by the company to the compensation commissioner, an award was made of $12 a week…