[Download] "Bergemann v. North Central Foundry" by Supreme Court of Kansas * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Bergemann v. North Central Foundry
- Author : Supreme Court of Kansas
- Release Date : January 02, 1974
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 62 KB
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The opinion of the court was delivered by In a workmen's compensation proceeding the trial court limited
claimant's recovery to loss of a foot, a scheduled injury. He
appeals, claiming he suffered a back injury which, combined with
the foot injury, justifies an award of temporary total
disability. The accident to claimant occurred on October 30, 1972, and
arose out of and in the course of his employment with the North
Central Foundry, Inc. The accident was caused by the failure of a
chain holding a large sand-filled bucket, which was being
manipulated by claimant and co-employees. When the chain failed,
the bucket dropped on claimant's foot. Claimant was seen by Dr.
J.E. Lungstrum of Salina, Kansas, on October 31, 1972, and his
injury was diagnosed as a severe crush injury to his right foot.
Thereafter, claimant went through two surgical procedures
resulting in partial [215 Kan. 686]