LeBlanc's Case

This is an appeal from a decree awarding compensation to the dependent mother of Robert LeBlanc *335who was crushed to death between the platform of an elevator and one of the floors of a large department store where he had been employed as a stock boy.

The store occupied a corner building and also an adjoining building known as the Jefferson Building which was separated from the corner building by an alleyway, known as Norfolk Place. The main store was located in the corner building. Both buildings were connected by bridges over Norfolk Place. A freight elevator known as elevator numbered 3 was…