Church v. County of Westchester

Appeal from an award for death benefits. Deceased was employed by the Westchester Park Commission as superintendent of “ Playland,” an amusement park. He had designed and constructed an amusement device known as the grotto, in the nature of an arctic cave, through which patrons were conveyed by cars. A child was injured in connection with one of these ears and suit was brought in behalf of the child against the employer to recover damages for the injuries. Deceased was called as a witness in behalf of the employer on the trial, and the Board has found that: “ While the said Frederick A.…