P. Bronstein & Co. v. Hoffman

The deceased employe was an officer and stockholder of P. Bronstein & Company, Incorporated, painting contractors. On October 8th, 1928, while working at his trade and in the course of his employment, he suffered an injury from which he died.

A petition for compensation was filed by the widow. The matter came before the commissioner on September 20th, 1929. All parties were represented by counsel. The commissioner was informed of the terms of a proposed settlement. Petitioner was sworn and interrogated as to her willingness to accept the settlement and the reasons for her so doing. There were…