Davenport v. Big Tom Breeder Farms, Inc.

McQUADE, Justice.

Jack Davenport, claimant herein, brought this proceeding to recover benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, contending that he is totally and permanently disabled from a virus infection, diagnosed as encephalitis, allegedly contracted in the course of his employment with the defendant, Big Tom Breeder Farms, Inc., under such conditions as to constitute an accident arising out of such employment. The respondents, Big Tom Breeder Farms, Inc., as employer, and the State Insurance Fund, as surety, deny liability under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, contending that…