Ablola v. Holland Road Auto Center, Ltd.

Opinion

WILLIS, J.

In this appeal we consider whether work performed by an employee for his own benefit, on his employer’s premises, during the hours of employment, and with the employer’s knowledge and consent, is within the scope of his employment for purposes of workers’ compensation. Finding that an injury resulting from such activity did not arise out of and in the course of the claimant’s employment, the Industrial Commission denied him benefits. We disagree and reverse.

On appellate review, we consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the party prevailing below. Crisp v.…