Claim of Metz v. Gallagher

Charles Metz was employed as a truckman. On December 7, 1926, he was assisting in unloading heavy creosoted planks from a freight car and placing them on a truck. In lifting he strained his back but continued to work for the remainder of the week. On Sunday he became worse and on the following Wednesday he called at the office of his physician. An examination disclosed that he was suffering from chronic nephritis. In a short time the lameness in the back disappeared and he otherwise improved. He gave notice to his employer that he would return to work on the Monday following New Years. On…