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September 29, 1938
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
US Court of Appeals upholds compensation for widow and child of Gorman Jennings, killed by fellow worker Buster Steadman in a restaurant quarrel over work. Steadman acquitted of murder on self-defense; ruling sets precedent in Washington, D.C.
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WORKER KILLED IN QUARREL WITH FELLOW WORKER HELD ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION
Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Upholding a decision of a lower court and the Workmen's Compensation Commission, the United States Court of Appeals has ruled that a workman killed in a quarrel with a fellow employe is entitled to compensation.
In a quarrel over their work, Buster Steadman, a bus boy in a restaurant, struck Gorman Jennings, an assistant cook, with a meat cleaver, which resulted in the death of Jennings. Steadman was tried for murder but was acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. Frank A. Cardillo, deputy compensation commissioner, ruled the widow and minor child were entitled to compensation because the death arose out of employment. The Maryland Casualty Co., which held insurance on the restaurant, appealed to the District Court to annul the ruling of the commission, but the court awarded compensation. The company then appealed to the higher court, which sustained the decision of the lower court.
This is said to be the first case of the kind in the District of Columbia and the decision undoubtedly will be used as a precedent not only in the District but in states having workmen's compensation insurance laws.
Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Upholding a decision of a lower court and the Workmen's Compensation Commission, the United States Court of Appeals has ruled that a workman killed in a quarrel with a fellow employe is entitled to compensation.
In a quarrel over their work, Buster Steadman, a bus boy in a restaurant, struck Gorman Jennings, an assistant cook, with a meat cleaver, which resulted in the death of Jennings. Steadman was tried for murder but was acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. Frank A. Cardillo, deputy compensation commissioner, ruled the widow and minor child were entitled to compensation because the death arose out of employment. The Maryland Casualty Co., which held insurance on the restaurant, appealed to the District Court to annul the ruling of the commission, but the court awarded compensation. The company then appealed to the higher court, which sustained the decision of the lower court.
This is said to be the first case of the kind in the District of Columbia and the decision undoubtedly will be used as a precedent not only in the District but in states having workmen's compensation insurance laws.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Workplace Death
Compensation Award
Self Defense Acquittal
Court Precedent
Workmen's Compensation
What entities or persons were involved?
Buster Steadman
Gorman Jennings
Frank A. Cardillo
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Buster Steadman
Gorman Jennings
Frank A. Cardillo
Location
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
In a workplace quarrel, bus boy Buster Steadman killed assistant cook Gorman Jennings with a meat cleaver and was acquitted on self-defense. Deputy commissioner Frank A. Cardillo awarded compensation to Jennings' widow and child, upheld by courts despite insurer's appeals, setting a precedent.