Clifford v. Harchelroad Chevrolet, Inc.

This is an appeal in a proceeding under the Workers’ Compensation Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-101 to 48-1,110 (Reissue 1984 & Cum. Supp. 1986).

On June 17, 1985, William Clifford, Jr., who was employed by the defendant, Harchelroad Chevrolet, Inc., as a salesman, was killed in an automobile accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment by the defendant. This action was brought by his widow, Myrna Clifford, and his son, Dennis Clifford, to recover the compensation due them as a result of the death of William Clifford, Jr.

The decedent, William Clifford, Jr., began employment…