William J. Burns International Detective Agency, Inc. v. Ferris

The only question presented on this appeal is who, within the contemplation of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, was the employer of Robert J. Ferris, Jr.

Under date of 8 June 1971 Ferris made claim with the Workmen’s Compensation Commission (the Com mission) for compensation for injuries received on 5 June 1971 at 1:25 p.m. when “a fellow employee started a lift and my right hand got caught in the lift, injuring my right hand, arm, shoulder and neck.” The claim form stated his employer to be “Burn Security Agency, 1800 N. Charles Street.” His weekly wage was $205. The location of the plant…