Wilson Furniture Co. v. Wilson

Mrs. W. A. Wilson and others, the dependents of W. A. Wilson, deceased, filed a claim for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act against the Wilson Furniture Company, employer, and its insurer, the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, on account of the death of their husband and father. Benefits were denied by the attorney-referee, and this action was affirmed by the Commission. On appeal, the circuit court reversed the order of the Commission and entered a judgment in favor of the claimants for all benefits provided by the Act. From that judgment, the Company and its insurer…