Hefley v. Morales

We granted certiorari to review the court of appeals’ decision in 41 Colo. App. 180, 584 P.2d 1229 which held the petitioner liable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. We reverse.

Sanchez Ochoa hired the respondent, Morales, to work as part of a four-man crew on farms in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado. Ochoa then contracted with the petitioner (Hefley) to cut corn ensilage on Hefley’s farm in Colorado. While cutting the corn, Morales sustained injuries to his arm. Morales filed for workmen’s compensation against Hefley. The Industrial Commission dismissed his claim on the ground that…