Logsdon v. ISCO CO.

NATURE OF CASE

James Logsdon, the appellant, was injured at his workplace when he fell while walking during a morning break. The cause of Logsdon’s fall is unknown. This case presents the question whether unexplained falls in the course of employment are compensable under the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Act.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

At the time of his accident, Logsdon had been employed by ISCO Company (ISCO), the appellee, for 14 years as a prototype machinist. On the morning of June 20, 1997, Logsdon was walking around the periphery of the ISCO building during his morning break.…