Bendure v. Great Lakes Pipe Line Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hatcher, C.:

This was a personal injury action brought by an employee under K. S. A. 44-504, and which was defended under a claim that the Workmen s Compensation Act provided the exclusive remedy.

Certain introductory facts which are not in dispute will first be stated.

The defendant, The Great Lakes Pipe Line Company, was engaged in installing de-aerators ■ and pumps in connection with its existing facilities at its Kansas City terminal. The work was being done by the defendant’s own employees and was well within its authorized trade or business.

The…