MATTER OF ROCHA v. OTIS ELEVATOR CO.


279 A.D. 829 (1952)

In the Matter of the Claim of Manuel Rocha, Respondent, v. Otis Elevator Co. et al., Appellants. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

January 16, 1952.


The award was based on a finding that claimant suffered from an osteo-arthritic condition of both knees as an occupational disease due to the nature of his employment. The board also found that his disability was a natural and unavoidable result of an accident and the aforesaid occupational disease. Appellants contend that osteo-arthritis is not an occupational disease within the meaning of the statute; and in any event was not contracted more than twelve months prior to...

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