Thibodeau v. Etscovitz Chevrolet

POMEROY, Justice.

39 M.R.S.A. § 65 1 was invoked by this employer-appellant to effect a forfeiture of an injured employee’s compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. 39 M. R.S.A. § 1 rf seq.

After a decision by the Industrial Accident Commissioner adverse to the employer, an appeal was taken to the Superior Court. This appeal is before us from a pro forma decree of the Superior Court sustaining the decision of the Commissioner.

We deny the appeal.

That appellee-employee received a com-pensable injury while in appellant’s employment is not in question. The injury involved a torn cartilage…