In the Matter of the Claim of Carrie B. Bennett, Respondent, Against Marine Works, Inc., Appellants. State…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Industrial Board's award, holding that the deceased, an outside salesman, was in the course of his employment when he was struck by a train en route from his home to a work site. The court relied on established precedent that outside employees are considered on the job from the moment they leave home with the intent to perform work.