Cook v. ABF Freight Systems, Inc.

Andree Layton Roaf, Judge.

Appellant, Robert Cook, appeals from the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s order denying his claim for benefits based on a finding that he was not injured while performing employment services. We affirm.

Cook suffered an electrical shock as he entered a Dallas, Texas, motel bathroom. The bathroom had a leaking fight fixture, and Cook stepped in a puddle of water while turning on the fight. Cook, an overnight bid driver, drove a fixed route for ABF from Little Rock, Arkansas to Dallas, Texas, dropping off and picking up freight at various VIA points. Cook would leave…