Russell v. Johnson

John Russell died as a result of an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. The appellees Rieth-Riley Construction Company and Employers Liability Assurance Corporation were, respectively, the employer and the insurance carrier. Two groups of alleged dependents claimed workmen’s compensation. One of these groups consisted of the appellees Gertrude Johnson, a sister of the decedent, and Elmer Johnson, Edward Johnson, Ezel Johnson, and Erxcell Johnson, his nephews and niece. The other group was composed of the appellants Lorrine Harrison (Russell) and her…