Hogaboom v. Economy Mattress

BISTLINE, Justice.

The facts of this case are not in dispute. Claimant, Betty Hogaboom, was employed as a seamstress by defendant, Economy Mattress. On June 11,1981, while at work, Claimant took a break to go to the restroom. Her access to the restroom was blocked by a pile of foam. Claimant got up on a chair and attempted to jump over the foam. In the process, Claimant injured her back. As a result of the injury, Claimant lost four weeks and two days from work, and incurred approximately $950 in medical bills. The employer’s surety, Maryland Casualty Company, denied that the injury was…