Nartowicz's Case

The employee’s claim for compensation, involving the liability of successive employers, (1) Daniel Cunningham Construction Company insured by Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, and (2) Associated Transport, Inc., a self insurer, was heard by a single member who died before rendering a decision. Following correspondence between the chairman of the Industrial Accident Board and counsel for the self insurer, the evidence taken before the deceased member was submitted to another member. The latter rendered a decision ordering the payment of compensation by the self insurer and dismissing the…