Novak v. McAlister

JACKSON, Justice.

This is an original proceeding brought by petitioner, Emma Jo Novak, hereinafter called claimant, to review an order of the State Industrial Commission denying her claim for compensation against the respondents, John V. McAlister and Central Surety Company.

The Commission’s order denying the claim was based on a finding that the alleged injury did not arise out of nor in the course of claimant’s employment.

The record discloses that claimant had left the premises where she was employed and had gone to a cafe for lunch on her own time. She sustained an injury upon her return…