Key Facts
Latshaw was employed by the Lakewood Township Police Department.
She was injured in an accident while driving her own car during a paid lunch break.
Reasoning for Denial
The court concluded that Latshaw's injuries were not work-related because the accident occurred during her lunch break while going to a restaurant. The court reasoned that even though the worker was paid for the travel time, the employer did not control her activities during the break.
Analysis
Dawn Latshaw v Lakewood Township Police Department, Docket No. A-3702-21, Decided March 25, 2024.
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ORDER NOW
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