McKINNEY PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT v. Connell

This is a workmen's compensation case.

McKinney Petroleum Equipment, Inc. (appellant) is a corporation engaged in the business of selling products to major oil companies and to industrial plants which use petroleum-based products. Harold B. Connell, Jr. (appellee) was employed as vice-president of the corporation and as a salesman, receiving compensation in the form of commissions. His duties involved driving a van and making calls on customers in a three state area. On June 11, 1982 Mr. Connell was conducting his usual sales route and had stopped to see a customer. He stated that he was…