Connelly v. Hunt Furniture Co.
New York Court of Appeals
147 N.E. 366 (1925)
- Written by Abby Roughton, JD
Facts
Harry Connelly was employed by Hunt Furniture Company (defendant) as an embalmer’s helper. While performing his job duties, Connelly touched a corpse that was full of gangrene. Connelly had a small cut on his finger at the time, and some of the gangrenous matter from the corpse entered Connelly’s body. Connelly later scratched a pimple on his neck with his infected finger, and the gangrene spread to Connelly’s neck. Connelly developed blood poisoning and died. Connelly’s mother, Martha Connelly (plaintiff) sought workers’-compensation death benefits. The State Industrial Board awarded benefits, but the New York Appellate Division reversed the award and dismissed Connelly’s claim. Connelly appealed to the New York Court of Appeals.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Cardozo, J.)
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