Lowe v. Socony Mobil Oil Co.

KILKENNY, District Judge.

Plaintiff was employed by the defendant in the State of Oregon, and while so employed, claims that he was injured as a result of defendant’s negligence, for which injuries he demands a substantial amount.

Defendant challenges the right of plaintiff to prosecute this action, either at common law or under the statutory law of the State of Oregon, by reason of plaintiff executing, as part of his contract of employment, an agreement1 which limited his right, in case of injury, to that compensation which was afforded to workmen under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, as…