262 A.D. 981 | N.Y. App. Div. | 1941
The employer and its insurance carrier have appealed from an award of compensation. Claimant sustained injuries on November 19, 1929, as a result of which he became permanently totally disabled. As a result of such injuries he became insane and on November 6, 1930, he was committed to the Buffalo State Hospital pursuant to the provisions of the Mental Hygiene Law. His wife was appointed bis committee. He is still confined in the hospital. Awards of compensation to the claimant for disability have been made without objection by the insurance carrier. In addition to the disability awards, the Industrial Board has awarded to the claimant the amount of the bills of the Buffalo State Hospital at the rate of fourteen dollars a week, covering the board, lodging and maintenance of the incompetent. The sole question at issue is the responsibility of the employer and carrier for the payment of the bills at the State hospital, which include some medical and surgical care and
