Gibson v. City of Lincoln

Elton H. Gibson appeals the dismissal of his petition on rehearing in the Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Court. We affirm.

During the year preceding the incident in question, Gibson, age 61, was employed as a Handi-van driver by the City of Lincoln (Lincoln Transportation System). The Handi-van transports handicapped and elderly persons, and the van driver must assist patrons entering and leaving the van. Gibson was in good health at the time of the incident, had been smoking an average of one package of cigarettes daily, and, several years before the incident, had experienced chest pains…