Baggett v. Webb

WRIGHT, Judge.

Marvin T. Barger, deceased, was an employee of appellant, J. B. Baggett, d/b/a Baggett’s 82 Truck Stop, and was subject to the provisions of the Alabama Workmen’s Compensation Act. Appellant, Unit ed States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, was Baggett’s insurance carrier.

On May 21, 1965, the deceased Barger was injured in the course of his employment with Baggett and died from his injuries on May 23, 1965. He was survived by his wife and minor son, appellees here.

After the death of the employee Barger, USF&G voluntarily, without request or agreement, made some payments of…