Old Republic Insurance Company v. Begley

STANLEY, Commissioner.

The question is whether the appellant, Old Republic Insurance Company, is liable as workmen’s compensation insurer of Walter Lewis, dba Lewis Motor Company, to the dependent family of Theo Begley, who was killed while operating a taxicab as Lewis’ employee.

The circuit court confirmed the finding of the Board and awarded Begley’s family an appropriate judgment against the employer. The court directed that the appellant pay the award. Lewis, the employer, does not appeal or cross-appeal, so the question relates to the construction of the insurance contract with respect to…