Neely-Towner Motor Co. v. Industrial Commission

This is a proceeding under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Mike Fontana, the claimant, on March 16, 1950, sustained injuries when he fell from a building being constructed on the property of plaintiff in error, Neely-Towner Motor Company. He was awarded compensation by the Industrial Commission; the award was sustained by the trial court, and the cause is presented here for review by writ of error. Plaintiffs in error contend that the judgment should be reversed and claimant’s award for compensation set aside for two reasons: (1) That claimant is an independent contractor and not an employee…