Nicholson v. Industrial Commission

CALLISTER, Justice:

Plaintiff, who lost his right eye as the result of an accident, appeals from an order of the Industrial Commission denying his application for an award under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

The injury was incurred on June 27, 1961. Plaintiff made application for compensation and hearings were held by the Commission in October and November of the same year. At the conclusion thereof the application was denied by the Commission for the reason that plaintiff was not an “employee.” This decision was reversed by this court. 1 Subsequently, the employer and its insurance carrier…