Red Rover Copper Co. v. Industrial Commission

LOCKWOOD, C J.

— This matter is before us on certiorari from an award of the Industrial Commission, in favor of L. L. Moody, petitioner, and against Red Rover Copper Company, a corporation, called the company.

The record before us shows the following facts: In early November, 1940, petitioner applied to the company for employment at its mine. On November 13 he was told by the foreman that if he would sign a rejection of benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act he would be employed, but not otherwise. He was also told that he would be insured by Lloyd’s of London, and that such insurance…