Legal Opinion

Shafer v. Parke, Davis & Co.

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided September 26, 1916No. Docket No. 37PublishedCited by 37 opinions

Certiorari to Industrial Accident Board. Hugh Shafer presented his claim for compensation under the workmen’s compensation act against Parke, Davis & Company for personal injuries. From the award entered, contestant brings certiorari.

1Opinion of the CourtPerson, J.

This, is a claim by Hugh Shafer, an employee of Parke, Davis & Co., for compensation under the provisions of Act No. 10 of the Special Session of 1912 (2 Comp. Laws 1915, § 5423 et seq.), commonly called, “the workmen’s compensation act.” As stated in the brief for appellant, and no doubt correctly, Parke, Davis & Co.—

“is a corporation, organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Michigan for the purpose of manufacturing and selling chemicals and pharmaceuticals; the propagation and sale of serums, vac-*579cities, toxins, antitoxins, and biological and bacteriological products…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Keaney's CaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1914
  2. Purdy v. City of Sault Ste. MarieMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
  3. Matwiczuk v. American Car & Foundry Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1915

3Cited by37 opinions

  1. Cooke v. Holland Furnace Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1918
  2. Peterson v. Farmers State BankSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1930
  3. Morgan v. Butte Central Mining & Milling Co.Montana Supreme Court · 1920
  4. Miller & Lux Inc. v. Industrial Acc. Com.California Supreme Court · 1919
  5. Koger v. A. T. Woods, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1934

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