Hopper v. FW Corridori Roofing Company

HERRMANN, Justice:

In this workmen’s compensation case, the Superior Court reversed the award of death benefits by the Industrial Accident Board. The deceased employee’s beneficiary appeals.

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The employee, age 18, attended a Christmas office party given by the employer for its employees on the afternoon of December 24. The employer furnished food and drink, including intoxicating liquor as well as “soft” drinks. The employee worked in the morning and arrived at the office party at about 12:30 p. m.; he, like the other employees, had the afternoon off with pay. During the course of the next hour…