Grand Rapids Trust Co. v. Petersen Beverage Co.

Plaintiff’s decedent, Harlan Perry, a boy under the age of 15 years, was unlawfully employed by defendant company, and. while' about his work a steam boiler exploded and he received injuries from which he died. This suit was brought by the administrator of his estate to recover damages. Defendant under the plea of the general issue gave notice, in substance, that Harlan Perry was in its employ subject to the provisions of the workmen’s compensation law, and after the accident, by agreement, accepted compensation under that law, and his mother and stepfather, his only dependents, consented…