Copytronics v. Lemon

BOOTH, Judge.

This cause is before us on appeal from a final order awarding compensation benefits for injuries sustained by claimant while playing on a softball team sponsored by the employer, Copytronics. The sole issue presented is whether the injury arose out of and in the course of claimant’s employment. Section 440.02(16); Fla.Stat. (1989).

The evidence showed that the employer had periodically sponsored a team composed primarily of employees, with some spouses of employees and other nonem-ployees. None of the games or practice sessions were held during work hours or on the employer’s…