Strategic Marketing Systems v. Soranno

THOMPSON, Judge.

The employer, Strategic Marketing Systems, and its workers’ compensation carrier, Cigna Insurance Companies, Inc., appeal an order finding that claimant was injured in a compensable accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. We reverse.

Claimant was employed as a telemarketing representative by the employer. His job duties required him to be seated at an armless swivel chair before a computer terminal, but he was not precluded from moving about at will. On May 6, 1988, claimant arrived at work and sat down in his chair, crossing his left leg underneath him.…