Vanderwill v. Evening News Ass'n
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Department of Labor and Industry. John Yanderwill presented his claim for compensation against the Evening News Association for an accidental injury in defendant’s employ. From an order awarding compensation, defendant brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
In October, 1917, plaintiff was in the employment of defendant. He was engaged to put in place the ornamental trimmings in the new building defendant had erected on Lafayette boulevard, and also to assist in installing the new presses and machinery. On the 9th of October, while he was engaged in helping to unload a heavy box containing an ink roller, one of the skids in use slipped and the box fell, striking plaintiff on the chest and injuring him quite seriously.
*486Plaintiff applied to the compensation board and received an award of $1,000. Upon application of defendant the proceeding was…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Bayer v. BayerMichigan Supreme Court · 1916
- Anderson v. McVannellMichigan Supreme Court · 1918
- Kauri v. MessnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1917