Summary
In Horrigan v. Post-Standard Co. (224 N.Y. 620), where decedent cut his finger at home and while engaged in cleaning a urinal put his injured hand into the water, producing an infection which caused his death, it was held that his death was the result of an accident and that the applicant was entitled to compensation.
Summary of this case from Eldridge v. Endicott, Johnson Co.Opinion
Argued October 2, 1918
Decided October 22, 1918
Bertrand L. Pettigrew and Walter L. Glenney for appellants.
Merton E. Lewis, Attorney-General ( E.C. Aiken of counsel), for respondent.
Order affirmed, with costs; no opinion.
Concur: CHASE, COLLIN, CUDDEBACK, HOGAN and CRANE, JJ. Dissenting: MCLAUGHLIN, J. Not sitting: HISCOCK, Ch. J.