National Automobile Insurance v. Industrial Accident Commission

This is a proceeding to review an award of the Industrial Accident Commission.

George Ivy met his death while employed to drive an oil truck and trailer which was sublet by Miller Oil Products to Pathfinder Petroleum Company. Ivy’s widow and minor son applied for death benefits against both concerns. The commission found that both were employers, that both were subject to the Workmen’s Compensation Act, and that they were jointly liable. An appropriate award was made in favor of the surviving dependents against Miller Oil Products as general employer, and Pathfinder Petroleum Company .as…