Kimpel v. Garland Anthony Lumber Co.

Case No. 4-9115, a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, was consolidated here with No. 4-9109, a common law action. In the first case Jethro Johnson’s father, stepmother, and younger brother seek to recover compensation for Jethro’s accidental death. It is admitted that his death occurred in the course of his employment by the appellee lumber company. The Commission denied compensation, finding that the father and brother were not dependent on the decedent and that the stepmother’s claim was filed too late. The circuit court affirmed the Commission.

There were three hearings before…