New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of the Claim of Mabel G. Gordon, against New York Life Insurance Company, Workmen's Compensation Board
February 23, 1950300 N.Y. 652
Summary
The Court reversed the Appellate Division and confirmed the Workmen's Compensation Board's award, holding that when conflicting inferences exist regarding employee status, the Board's finding prevails. A dissent argued the claimant was an independent contractor and would have affirmed the Appellate Division.