United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Fried

The director denied compensation, for the reasons that “as a matter of fact, and [he] rules as a matter of' law, that the accidental injury resulting in decedent’s death did not arise out of his employment; that the injury was due to his own wilful misconduct; and that it was caused by the wilful act of a third person directed against the employee for reasons personal to the employee, and therefore is not compensable.” The board affirmed this award denying compensation. The judge of' the superior court reversed these findings, and held that the claimant was entitled to compensation. The judge…