Eversman v. Concrete Cutting & Breaking

The question presented in this worker’s compensation case is whether compensation for plaintiff’s injury was barred by MCL 418.301(3); MSA ÍT^ST^OIXS)1 where plaintiff was struck by a *90car as he returned to his motel after spending six hours visiting bars, drinking alcoholic beverages, playing pool and eating a meal. We reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and reinstate the decision of the Worker’s Compensation Appellate Commission denying plaintiff benefits.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Eversman worked for Concrete Cutting & Breaking2 as a heavy equipment operator. Eversman’s work…