Michels v. American Hoist & Derrick

TODD, Justice.

Certiorari to review an award of compensation and medical expenses, liability for which was imposed solely on relator American Home Assurance Company. American Home contends that the facts required equitable apportionment of such liability between it and a prior insurer, American Mutual Liability Insurance Company. We affirm.

Gerald C. Michels, the employee, worked for American Hoist & Derrick Company from March 16, 1971, until April 30, 1976. Until August 31, 1974, American Mutual furnished compensation coverage to the employer; on and after September 1, 1974, American Home did…