Rose v. Black & White Cab Co.

This is a claim for workmen’s compensation for an injury received by Gustaf Rose while driving a taxicab upon which the appellee’s name was painted. The Commission denied the claim upon a finding that Rose was an independent contractor rather than an employee.

This company does not own the taxicabs which bear its name. Each vehicle is owned by a driver, although in most instances the company finances the purchase by means of a conditional sales contract which requires the driver to pay $5.00 a day until the car is paid for.

The company makes no payments of any kind to the various drivers.…