Austin v. Howard A. Davidson, Inc.

This is a review by certiorari of an award of the department of labor and industry awarding the plaintiff additional compensation for injuries received while employed in the mill yard of the defendant, Howard A. Davidson, Inc.

The accident was caused by the breaking of a brace which was supporting a pile of lumber. The lumber fell upon the plaintiff and seriously injured his back. Liability was conceded, and the parties entered into an agreement for compensation by which the plaintiff was paid for total and partial disability until April 11,1927, at which time he signed a final settlement'…