Gladys v. Shine, as Administratrix of the Estate of William J. Shine, Jr., Deceased, Appellant, v. Duncan Petroleum…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the trial court abused its discretion by granting a stay of the common-law action pending a Workers' Compensation Board determination, and remanded the case for trial. Justice Jasen dissented, arguing the stay was proper, while Chief Judge Cooke concurred, emphasizing the alter‑ego corporate issue.