Garzoli v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

McCOMB, J.

Petitioner seeks annulment of a decision after reconsideration by the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board, which held that, by reason of the going and coming rule, the death of petitioner’s husband was not compensable.

Facts: Petitioner’s decedent was a sergeant with the San Luis Obispo Police Department. On June 6, 1968, he began his regular shift at 4 p.m. and “checked out” with the lieutenant or watch manager at midnight. He started home on his own motorcycle (which he did not use in his work), wearing his police uniform and carrying his pistol. A few minutes later, his…