Sky Chefs, Inc. v. Rogers

The claimant, appellee Michael Rogers, sustained an industrial injury on May 8, 1978, which arose out of and in the course of his employment. He fell while on a commercial aircraft at National Airport. At the time, the claimant, whose job title was “caterer,” was working as a truck driver for his employer, appellant Sky Chefs, Incorporated, and placing containers of food weighing 85 to 100 pounds aboard the plane to provide “fresh” meals for passengers. The employer’s insurer, appellant Travelers Indemnity Company, initially accepted the claim as compensable. Rogers was paid compensation for…