No Benefits for Worker Injured During Lunchtime Car Accident With Supervisor

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to benefits for his injuries from a car accident that occurred while he was headed out to lunch with his supervisor. Case: Matter of Scriven v. Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Co., No, 530163, 05/14/2020, published. Facts: Thomas A. Scriven worked for the Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Co. He suffered injuries in a car accident in December 2015. Scriven was riding as a passenger in his supervisor’s car. The supervisor testified that he had invited Scriven and three others to lunch. He said the workers were not obligated to accept,...