Taquena v. BOB VALE PAINTING COMPANY

BARNES, Justice:

This original proceeding involves separate claims for compensable injuries received by three painters when a scaffold collapsed. No controversy exists between claimants and their employer (Bob Vale Painting Company) as to the trial judge’s orders awarding compensation, affirmed by the State Industrial Court en banc, except for two matters to be mentioned later. By appropriate order these cases were consolidated under the surviving number for review by this Court. The issue presented is whether insurer of claimant’s employer is solely responsible, or whether liability should be…