Legal Opinion
Casey v. Hansen
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided February 11, 1947No. 46964PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGarfield, J.
Defendant employer, Harry Hansen, had not insured his liability as provided by section 87.1 (references are to Code of 1946), nor had he been relieved from so doing pursuant to section 87.11. When plaintiff’s intestate was injured defendant had more than five persons in hazardous employment. Plaintiff administratrix therefore elected, under sections 87.1 and 87.21, to sue for damages at common law as modified by Code chapter 85 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Defendant’s status is the same as if he had rejected the compensation act. Sections 87.1 and 87.21; Martin v. Chase, 194 Iowa 407,…
2Cases cited37 opinions
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3Cited by10 opinions
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