Curtis v. Hamilton Block Company

This is a workmen’s compensation case presenting the issue of whether James Curtis (deceased) was, at the time of his death, an employee within the meaning of the Act, or an independent contractor. The trial judge finding’ deceased was an employee of Hamilton Bloek Company, Inc. awarded death benefits due the widow and minor children.

Hamilton Block Company, Inc. (herein referred to as Hamilton) is a large manufacturer of concrete building blocks and allied materials. Prior to 1952 Hamilton both manufactured and delivered their products to their customers. In 1952 Hamilton decided to go out of…