Ross v. Fiest

BAKES, Justice.

This is an appeal from a determination of the Industrial Commission that defendant appellant Fiest was liable to claimant respondent Ross for workmen’s compensation benefits. The sole issue presented is whether an employment relationship existed between Ross and Fiest. We reverse and remand.

Claimant Ross was injured while working as a logger with Fiest. Ross alleged, and the commission found that at the time of the injury Ross was an employee of Fiest. In his original decision, the Industrial Commission referee analyzed the facts of this case under the factors indicative of a…