Wilson v. Central Foundry Co.

SHORES, Justice.

We granted certiorari in this case because it directly raises an issue of first impression never decided by this Court, viz.:

Is a provision in a policy providing workmen’s compensation which allows a direct action on the policy by the injured employee valid? Or, stated differently, does any provision of the Workmen’s Compensation Act invalidate a contractual provision allowing a direct action? We hold that the contractual provision is valid and enforceable and is not invalidated by the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

A widow filed suit for workmen’s compensation death benefits…