Richey v. City of Oklahoma City

Edith M. Richey, claimant, is the widow of John S. Richey, deceased employee of the City of Oklahoma City. Her claim for statutory death benefits was denied by the State Industrial Court whose order rests on its finding that decedent’s employment with the city did not come within the purview of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The sole issue on review is the correctness of this determination as a matter of law.

The material facts are not in dispute. Decedent, an assistant labor foreman, was assigned to the “southeast district” of the city park department. He was charged with supervising a crew…