American Red Cross v. Hogan

Lawson Cloninger, Judge.

In their appeal from the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission, appellants argue that appellee was improperly awarded benefits because she was not injured during the course and scope of her employment. They insist that the going and coming rule is applicable and that none of the exceptions apply. We agree, and we reverse the Commission’s award.

Appellee was employed by appellant American Red Cross as a nurse working in a mobile unit that traveled to various locations for the purpose of collecting blood donations. The Red Cross headquarters, at which the unit…