Sparkle Cleaners v. Marlar

IRWIN, Justice:

Presented for review is an order of the State Industrial Court sitting en banc, vacating an order of the trial judge denying the respondent, Olin Dewey Marlar, claimant below, workmen’s compensation benefits and awarding him benefits against both petitioners. Primary liability was imposed against Sparkle Cleaners as the employer of claimant, and secondary liability was imposed against Premier Homes as the principal employer under 85 O.S.1961, § 11. The parties will be referred to as they appeared before the trial tribunal.

The primary issue presented is the liability of Premier…