McDonough v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hei-ibb, J.

The point in question is whether an accidental injury suffered by an employee of prosecutor while undergoing hospital treatment for an injury concededly within article 2 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (R. S. 1937, 34:15-7, et seq.) is also compensable thereunder as a consequent of the original industrial mishap.

The first accident occurred on March 30th, 1937. It resulted in the amputation of the employee’s left index finger. On April 14th ensuing, while still convalescing at the hospital, an alcohol dressing of the injured member ignited…