Steward v. Industrial Commission of Utah

This is a proceeding to review a decision of the Industrial Commission of Utah denying compensation. Plaintiffs, the widow and children of Charles E. Steward, allege that Steward died as a result of injuries sustained in the course of his employment by the Oregon Short Line Railroad Company, a self-insurer. The defendant employer denied liability on two grounds, namely, that the employee was engaged in interstate commerce at the time of his alleged injuries and hence the Industrial Commission was without jurisdiction to make an award, and that the employee did not meet with any accident…