Richmond v. State Accident Insurance Fund

The issue in this workers’ compensation case is compensability. The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) affirmed the opinion and order of the referee, which denied the claim. We review de novo and affirm.

Claimant is a police officer employed by the City of Lebanon. He injured his knee while playing in a benefit basketball game between the Police and Fire Departments of the city. Knee surgery was required, which resulted in time loss.

The facts are not disputed. The basketball game took place at the Lebanon Union High School gymnasium for the benefit of the Wigwam Wisemen, an athletic booster…