Markowitz v. National Headwear Co.

Hinman, J.:

The question involved is whether the claimant was in the course of his employment at the time of his accidental injury. The finding of the State Industrial Board is that “ while on his way to Bond street to secure boxes for his employer, and pursuant to the instructions of his employer, he was struck by a motorcycle at Bowery and Third street, New York city and thereupon sustained injuries,” etc. The place of business of the employer was at 529 West Broadway, New York city. The claimant was an inside worker as a machine operator but at the noon hour had been specially sent on this…