Legal Opinion
United States Casualty Co. v. North American Brewing Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided April 1, 1938PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnston, J.
Plaintiff, an insurance carrier, issued its workmen’s compensation policy to one George Keller, doing business as George Keller Copper Works. On May 23, 1930, one Gauger, an employee of Keller, was injured, while working at defendant’s premises, through the alleged negligence of defendant. Gauger elected to take compensation and received an award, which was paid by the plaintiff. Plaintiff, acting as Keller’s representative, also expended $966.05 for Gauger’s medical treatment. Plaintiff, as subrogee or assignee under the statute (Workmen’s Comp. Law, § 29), did not bring an action against…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Laird v. . CartonNew York Court of Appeals · 1909
- Zurich General Accident & Liability Insurance v. Childs Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1930
- People Ex Rel. Onondaga County Savings Bank v. ButlerNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
- Exchange Mutual Indemnity Insurance v. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1926
3Cited by4 opinions
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