Yawdoshak v. Somerville Iron Works

The only controversial issue here presented for determination is whether or not the death of Alex Yawdoshak on November 24th, 1941, resulted from an accident that arose out of and in the course of his employment with the respondent company. The jurisdictional factors such as notice, dependence and rate appear to be undisputed.

For the proper determination of the basic issue involved in this case, it becomes necessary to review the circumstances of the decedent’s employment and actiráties immediately preceding his death.

The evidence discloses that Alex Yawdoshak, age 56, had been employed as a…