Novotny v. Electric Hose & Rubber Co.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The Workmen’s Compensation Court, on rehearing, found that the plaintiff failed to prove that his disability was caused or aggravated by an incident or accident arising out of and in the course of his em ployment and dismissed the petition. Plaintiff has appealed.

The plaintiff, Ronald Novotny, was employed by the defendant, Electric Hose & Rubber Company, as a vulcanizer. As a part of his duties plaintiff operated an overhead crane which he testified was malfunctioning when carrying a full load. To start the crane moving the plaintiff had to rock the…