Parker v. Travelers Insurance

Shulman, Judge.

This is an appeal from an award denying appellant’s claim for workmen’s compensation death benefits. The facts are not in dispute: the sole issue is whether the injury complained of arose out of and in the course of employment.

Appellant’s deceased husband was employed as a truck driver, dockman, and part-time mechanic by appellee. At the time of his death, decedent was in charge of business operations on his employer’s premises. Irrespective of whether or not there was work to do, decedent was required and paid to remain on the premises to render services to customers when…