Case Name: In the Matter of the Claim of David Baker, Respondent, against Bernard McCaffery and The Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York, Appellants. State Industrial Board, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1942-09-23
Citations: 264 A.D. 968
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Claim of David Baker, Respondent, against Bernard McCaffery and The Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York, Appellants. State Industrial Board, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 264
Pages: 968–968

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Claim of David Baker, Respondent, against Bernard McCaffery and The Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York, Appellants. State Industrial Board, Respondent.

Opinion:
Claimant was injured while cleaning out an oil well. The employer testified he was employed as an employee and not an independent contractor and it would be impossible to let a contract for that kind of work. The evidence supports the award. Award unanimously affirmed, with costs to the State Industrial Board. Present — Hill, R. J., Crapser, Heffernan, Sehenck and Foster, JJ.