Insurance Co. of North America v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations

The facts giving rise to the insurance coverage question are somewhat involved. Milwaukee county purchased the unused Chicago & North Western Railway Company’s depot buildings at the lakefront in Milwaukee and entered into a contract with D & B Investment Corporation (D & B) to raze the buildings. This contract provided that D & B was not to sublet any of the work without Milwaukee county’s written consent and D & B was required to provide evidence of workmen’s compensation insurance covering all employees who performed any obligation under the contract. This later provision was complied with…