Babb v. Lewis

The plaintiff was employed by Loren W. Lewis for the purpose of cleaning and painting the inside of a tavern situated on the outskirts of Portland and owned by Lewis. On or about February 5, 1964, the plaintiff sustained an injury to his neck when he tripped and fell in a walk-in beer cooler he was painting.

In September, 1964, plaintiff filed his claim for workmen’s compensation with the commission and his claim was rejected on the basis that his employer was not engaged in a hazardous occupation. Plaintiff subsequently filed a petition for rehearing, which was also rejected by the…