Creekmore v. Workmen's Compensation Board

WILLIAMS, Judge.

The appellant H. W. Creekmore was denied a claim for Workmen’s Compensation benefits by the Workmen’s Compensation Board. A judgment of the Jefferson Circuit Court affirming the order of the Board is the subject of this appeal.

The appellant’s injuries were occasioned by an assault by a customer in a tavern in which appellant was employed as bartender. The sole question on appeal is whether the assault arose out of and in the course of appellant’s employment.

The Board found that appellant was the head bartender at Moore’s Grill, which is a tavern where eggs are sold as a side…