Claim of Carr v. Woods

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed May 26, 1978, which found an employer-employee relationship between claimant and the employer. On September 19, 1976, claimant, Cecil M. Carr, while engaged in painting a two-family home owned by appellant, Ann M. Woods, fell from a ladder and sustained injury to his back. An employer’s report of injury (Form C-2) was filed by Miss Woods in which she characterized the claimant’s status as "Independent Laborer, Carpentry, Painting, Etc”. Thereafter, Cecil Carr filed a claim for compensation, and the carrier filed a notice of…