Eldridge v. Eldridge

The petitioner, Dorothy G. Eldridge, widow, filed a petition for workmen’s compensation for herself and two minor children as surviving dependents of the late Lester Eldridge.

The petition states that the decedent, while in the employ of the respondent, at $30 a week, attempted to start a gasoline motor which exploded and caused his death on June 11th, 1938.

In his answer, the respondent states that the decedent was not in the performance of his duties at the time of the alleged explosion, and that his weekly wage was $17.50.

The parties agreed to settle the claim and seek approval.

The…