Hoshiko v. Industrial Commission

Cervando Lomeli was kicked by a horse and injured while working for Paul Hoshiko. The Industrial Commission awarded Lomeli compensation in the sum of $54.18, increased 50 per cent by reason of Hoshiko’s failure to carry insurance, making the total award $81.27. The district court upheld the award. For reversal, Hoshiko relies upon two points. It is said that Lomeli was a farm laborer, and also that he was a casual employee ; and it is contended that for each of these reasons he is not entitled to the benefit of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. True, if he was a farm laborer, or if his…