Griffin v. Hotard

Plaintiff, on her own behalf, and on behalf of her minor children, sues for compensation for the death of her husband, Willie Griffin.

The defendant, Hotard, who was the general contractor for the erection of a building, in the construction of which Griffin was killed, answered, averring.that when killed Griffin was employed by a nonresident sub-contractor, Thomas B. Moulding Brick Company, Inc., of Chicago, which corporation carried compensation insurance with the Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation of London, and called the insurance company in as co-defendant.

Plaintiff thereupon…