Claimant was injured by the collapse of a wall while engaged in the operation of removing a partition in appellant's building. The issues here concern the jurisdiction of the board and the existence of an employer-employee relationship. On December 8, 1951, claimant brought action against appellant in Kings County Supreme Court for recovery under section 240 of the Labor Law. On March 7, 1952, he filed his claim in compensation, on which hearings were held and awards made...
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