Stroud v. Hartford Accident Indemnity Co.

Plaintiff, while performing the duties of his employment with the Hunt Oil Company, on June 14, 1946, experienced an accident that produced an incomplete indirect inguinal hernia, right side. He submitted to a herniotomy by Dr. C.O. Wolff on June 27th and was discharged from the sanitarium on July 5th. He remained in bed for five days and thereafter intermittently returned to the doctor for further examinations. This continued for some twelve weeks. During this time, and until October 21, 1946, plaintiff was paid compensation at the rate of $20.00 per week. Payments were discontinued on the…