The question raised is whether the death of the decedent was solely due to intoxication while on duty, within the meaning of section 10 of the Workmen's Compensation Law and section 18 of article I of the New York State Constitution. The decedent, a pipefitter's helper, was returning to the employer's premises from a plumbing job, with fellow employees in the employer's truck. The truck had an open stake body with a tarpaulin cover over the stakes. There was no tailboard...
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