Smith v. Solvay Process Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This was an action by Charles C. Smith against the Solvay Process Company to recover compensation for an injury to his eye. A demurrer to his petition was sustained and he appeals.

*41It was alleged that the defendant was operating under the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act; that the injury was caused by a small piece of steel or rust penetrating his eye, which was soon thereafter removed by a physician; that at the time of the accident he informed the foreman of the defendant of his injury and the latter looked at the injured…