Matter of Liberatore v. . Friedman
New York Court of Appeals
Appeal from an order of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the third judicial department, entered July 5, 1918, which affirmed an award of the state industrial commission made under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The claimant, who was a journeyman tailor and employed by defendant Friedman as a coat maker, stuck his finger with a needle while sewing by hand on an overcoat. Blood poisoning ensued resulting in permanent injuries.
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Appeal from an order of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the third judicial department, entered July 5, 1918, which affirmed an award of the state industrial commission made under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The claimant, who was a journeyman tailor and employed by defendant Friedman as a coat maker, stuck his finger with a needle while sewing by hand on an overcoat. Blood poisoning ensued resulting in permanent injuries. It appeared that he did his work at home and was paid by the piece. The question was whether he was an employee or an independent contractor.
1Opinion of the Court
Order ¿firmed, with costs; no opinion.
Concur: His cock, Ch. J., Chase, Collin, Cuddeback, Hogan, McLaughlin and Crane, JJ.
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