Robertson v. Rieder & Sons

Opinion by

James, J.,

On June 1, 1931, Alma L. Robertson, for herself and minor son, filed a claim petition averring that her husband, James W. Robertson, met his death on May 18th as a result of serious burns suffered on May 17, 1931 in an explosion of alcohol, shellac and paint in the cellar of his employer’s premises. Defendants filed an answer alleging that decedent was not engaged in the course of his employment or engaged in defendants’ business at the time of the accident. The case was referred to a referee who, after hearing, made an award in favor of the claimant based on his finding…