Corrigan v. Stormont

William A. Corrigan, an employee of the town of Virginia Beach, while engaged in performing duties incident to his employment, was on January 29, 1931, injured by an automobile driven by David Stormont. For these injuries Corrigan accepted an award under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Code 1930, section 1887 (1) et seq.), which was paid in part and liability assumed by the insurance carrier, the Independence Indemnity Company of Philadelphia. Within a year from date of the injury, an action in the name of Corrigan was instituted against David Stormont and his associates in…