Fishering v. Pillsbury

A writ of review was issued for the purpose of bringing before this court the proceedings of the Industrial Accident Commission upon the application of one F. E. Fishering for compensation. The commission denied the application, one of the commissioners dissenting.

The facts were as follows: Mr. Fishering was employed in the establishment of Daly Brothers, dealers, among other things, in toys. One day a fellow-employee took a “trick” camera into the petitioner’s office, pointed it at him, told him to “look pleasant,” and before he could protect himself, touched a button, which caused a spring…