Yocom v. Jackson

STEINFELD, Justice.

Appellee G. C. Jackson had worked as an underground coal miner for approximately 17 years, serving a number of employers, the last one being appellee Hilmar Coal Company, Inc. Hilmar had never elected to be covered by the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and there is no proof that any of the other employers of Jackson were working under the Act. On June 1, 1970, Jackson filed a claim for Workmen’s Compensation benefits against Hilmar, alleging that he had become afflicted with silicosis on April 3, 1970. He also claimed against the Special Fund. His disability was not contested.

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