White v. C. H. Lyne Foundry & Machine Co.

TERRELL, Justice.

Ellis White was injured in an automobile accident July 2, 1953. The carrier, Highway Casualty Company, paid compensation and medical benefits promptly until August .31, 1953 when it suspended said payments. Claimant then filed his claim with the Florida Industrial Commission. The carrier controverted the claim on the ground (1) that claimant’s injury did not arise out of the course of his employment and (2) claimant’s injury was occasioned by his refusal to observe safety regulations defined by statute.

At the hearing the parties stipulated that Ellis White was employed by C.…