Coatta v. Antrim Iron Co.

Plaintiff, as the widow of George B. Coatta and his sole dependent, seeks compensation from the defendant company, of which deceased was an employee. On review by the department of labor and industry, plaintiff’s claim was disallowed, and she is reviewing by certiorari. The material facts charged are stated in the opinion filed by the department as follows:

“The decedent, George B. Coatta, suffered an accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment with the defendant, Antrim Iron Company, of Mancelona, on July 9, 1928. He was employed as a boss in the defendant’s lumber…