Richard F. Kline, Inc. v. Grosh

On November 11, 1960, appellee, Courtney C. Grosh (claimant below), suffered an injury to his back while attempting to lift a log during the course of his employment with the appellant Richard F. Kline, Inc., hereinafter referred to as Employer. Appellee had injured his back eight years previously while working for the Cushwa Company, as a result of which an award was made at that time by the State Industrial Accident Commission (now Workmen’s Compensation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission).

Appellee was examined by Dr. John Dobbie, an orthopedic surgeon, about twelve…