Claim of Stratton v. George J. Kay, Inc.

Appellant, an insurance carrier, has appealed from an award of the State Industrial Board in claimant’s favor. On August 19, 1932, claimant sustained accidental injuries which arose out of and in the course of his employment for George J. Kay, a plumbing and heating contractor. Claimant’s injuries were sustained because of the negligence of one George Gai. Both Kay and Gai were subeon*660tractors for the general contractor, John Danielson. It is conceded that Gai was an independent contractor. Claimant filed a claim for compensation and did not elect to sue. On September 13, 1932, the appellant…