Byas v. Hotel Bentley, Inc.

This is a proceeding by plaintiff under the Workmen’s Compensation Law to obtain compensation for the death of her husband while in the employ of the defendant company.

The defendant company operates and maintains, in connection with its hotel business, and under the same roof, a power-plant, waterworks, lighting system, and power-driven freight and passenger elevators.

Plaintiff’s deceased husband was the chief bell boy in the hotel operated by the defendant. His general duties in said employment, as shown by the evidence, were to supervise the other bell boys; to assist in handling the…