Agresta v. New York, Ontario & Western Railway Co.

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The facts in the case sub judice are admitted. Petitioner was employed by the respondent company as a track laborer who at the time of accident was tightening a bolt on a rail on the coal bridge located in the respondent’s yards at Weehawken, New Jersey. This bridge was used to unload coal cars into bins which coal was transported by boats outside of state.

Petitioner stresses point that compensation had been paid under the state statute. The payment of compensation is not an admission of liability and does not bar employer from interposing any valid defense at time of hearing.

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