Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. v. Totzke
Indiana Court of Appeals
From the Industrial Board of Indiana. Proceedings for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act by Anna Totzke and others against the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company. From an award for applicant, the defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDausman, C. J.
For about twenty-five years one Anton Totzke was in the employ of appellant, as a workman. On April 25, 1918, he came to his death under the circumstances hereinafter stated. His widow and minor child, as sole dependents, applied to the Industrial Board for an award of compensation. Answer in two paragraphs: (1) General denial; and (2) that the injury which caused the workman’s death was due to his intoxication. The board heard the evidence and made an award. Appellant contends: (1) That the workman’s death did not arise out of the employment; and (2) that it was due to his intoxication.
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2Cases cited1 opinion
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