Shiekick v. Varkle Iron & Metal Co.

The defendant, Varkle Iron & Metal Company, filed its acceptance of the provisions of the workmen’s compensation act (Act No. 10, Pnb. Acts 1912 [1st Ex. Sess.], as amended [2 Comp. Laws 1929, § 8407 et seq.]) on February 29, 1928, which was approved by the department of labor and industry on the same date. On January 23, 1929, the insurance carrier gave notice of termination of the insurance contract, termination to be effective February 23, 1929. The department thereupon issued an order to show cause as to why the employer’s acceptance of the act should not be revoked in the absence of the…