American Red Cross v. Wilson

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Mrs. Billie C. Wilson had been executive director of the Union county chapter of the American Red Cross for 28 years preceding December 12, 1971. Part of her duties included taking emergency calls at her home after usual working hours. She was also charged with the sole responsibility for providing Christmas decorations to various nursing homes in the El Dorado area. On December 12, 1971, Mrs. Wilson was in her attic, where the Christmas decorations were customarily stored, when her telephone rang. When she heard it, she gathered up a bundle of the decorations and…