Claim of Richter v. Town of Islip

The deceased was employed as a volunteer fireman by a municipal corporation. While in the course of his employment he sustained accidental injuries resulting in his death. Pursuant to section 205 of the General Municipal Law, the employer became liable for the payment of $3,000 to the widow. The employer had a policy indemnifying it against this liability with the appellant carrier. In addition the employer brought its volunteer firemen within the coverage provided by the Workmen’s Compensation Law to the extent that payments under that law exceeded the benefits under the General Municipal…