Maiuri v. Sinacola Construction Co.

On July 30, 1964, Albert D. Maiuri, the 24-year-old unmarried son of plaintiffs, while working for defendant, Sinacola Construction Company, in a 27-foot deep trench, died from injuries sustained when a chunk of earth fell and crushed his skull. At the time of death, Sinacola was subject to the provisions of the Michigan workmen’s compen sation act. Plaintiffs, liis parents, did not qualify as dependents within the meaning of that act.

Plaintiffs made application for hearing and adjustment of claim with the workmen’s compensation department. They received a $500 statutory burial allowance.…