Claim of Lampert v. Siemons

Hinman, J.:

Sigmund Lampert was foreman of the operating department of a shirt waist manufacturer, whose employees were out on a strike. Being foreman he was not a member of the union, and among others he continued in the employment during the strike. He testifies that when the strike occurred, he went to Mr. Siemons, the employer, and expressed some fear as to his personal safety if he kept working, to which he says the employer replied, “ Don’t be afraid, I will protect you.” The employer testifies: “ We had a discussion about his safety, but we didn’t come to any really definite conclusion…