Rhoton v. City of Norman

DAVISON, Justice.

This is an original proceeding to review an order of the State Industrial Court sitting en banc affirming a decision of the trial judge denying petitioner, Gus Rhoton, claimant below, workmen’s compensation benefits under the provisions of the Oklahoma Workmen’s Compensation Act. Parties will be referred to as they appeared before the State Industrial Court.

In denying the claim of the claimant the State Industrial Court held:

“That Claimant was employed by Respondent, City of Norman, Oklahoma, on March 15, 1967, in Respondent’s park and recreation department.

“That Claimant was…