Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Co. v. Industrial Accident Commission

A panel of the Industrial Accident Commission denied workmen’s compensation to the applicant, Fred E. Gideon, employee of Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., on the ground that, while the head injury suffered by him occurred in the course of his employment, it did not arise out of it. On reconsideration, it found the injury both occurred in the course and arose out of the employment and awarded compensation. That award is here for review.

The facts are not disputed. Gideon was on the job on his *678employer’s premises and working for his employer. He was suffering from a headache after returning from…