Bergmann Precision, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

LANKFORD, Presiding Judge.

¶ 1 This is a special action review of an Industrial Commission of Arizona (“ICA”) award and decision upon review for a compensable claim. The dispositive issue is whether a local traveling salesman departs from the course of his employment when he crosses the street to return to his vehicle after a lunch break. We hold that the employee was in the course of employment and that his claim is compensable. We therefore affirm the award and decision upon review.

¶ 2 The relevant facts are as follows. Respondent Employee (“Claimant”) worked for Petitioner Employer…