Lane v. Volkswagen

Claimant, an auto mechanic, fell while climbing over a seven-foot-tall fence as he was leaving his employer’s premises. The Workers’ Compensation Board, reversing the referee’s order, held that his resulting injuries arose out of and in the course of employment. OHS 656.005(8)(a). We reverse.

Claimant’s regular work horns normally ended at 5 p.m. He stayed late one evening to attend a training program. When that program ended, claimant attempted to take his usual route to the employe parking lot. This involved going out the back door of the shop building and through a car storage lot. The car…