Metcalf v. A. M. Express Moving Systems, Inc.

In this Workers’ Compensation case, the claimant, James R. Metcalf, applied for compensation from his employer, A. M. Express Moving Systems, Inc., insured by Granite State Insurance Company. A deputy commissioner ruled and, upon review, the full Commission affirmed the ruling that Metcalf had failed to prove that the injuries of which he complained, sustained when he was assaulted, arose out of his employment.

On appeal, Metcalf argues that the Commission erred in denying him the benefit of a presumption that the assault upon him arose out of his employment and in holding that the evidence…