McClure v. General Motors Corp.

Gary McClure died as a result of injuries he suffered when he was struck by an automobile while crossing the street from the plant where he was employed to the Fleetwood Inn during his 30-minute lunch break. The question in this worker’s compensation case is whether McClure’s death arose out of and in the course of his employment. We conclude that it did.

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Testimony was received that plaintiff worked an 8-1/2 hour shift and was paid for 8 hours. The Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board found that he was not paid for the 30-minute lunch period. The total work force on that shift at the Fleetwood…