Arnett v. General Motors Corp.

These cases, bearing the identical question for decision, were consolidated for opinion. The Rntkowsld case, having been previously dismissed for procedural reasons, was reinstated and will not be dealt with in depth save for the ultimate consideration of the question.

Kenneth Arnett was an employee of J. S. Fred-man Construction Company and was injured during the course of his employment at a General Motors plant. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company was the workmen’s compensation insurance carrier for the Fredman Construction Company and paid medical expenses and workmen’s compensation benefits…