Hill v. Moskin Stores, Inc.

Southerland, C. J.:

This is a common-law action by the estate of a deceased employee against his former employer. Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for personal injuries and wrongful death occurring in the course of and as a result of the employment.

The facts are as follows:

David Baise, a youth seventeen years of age, was employed by Moskin on December 13, 1958, to act as “Frosty the Snowman” at Moskin’s clothing store on Market Street in Wilmington. His employment was intended to be temporary only, until Christmas, in connection with Christmas promotional activities. He was clad in a…