Tackett v. Bidford Construction & Remodeling Co.

This was an action brought by appellant against appellee before the Industrial Board of Indiana on appellant’s Form No. 9 application. The issues were formed by appellant’s application which alleged that he suffered a broken right leg and ankle by reason of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment by defendant-appellee and that he was, therefore, entitled to receive compensation. The defendant-appellee denied liability. A hearing was held before a single member of the Board who found against the plaintiff-appellant in that he was an independent contractor and not an…