Michigan Boiler & Sheet Iron Works Ex Rel. American Mutual Liability Co. v. Dressler

Plaintiff, the Michigan Boiler & Sheet Iron Works, on October 30,1935, contracted to perform certain work for the Chrysler Motor Corporation. It subcontracted one phase of the work to defendant, Sam Dressier. While performing the subcontract, one Paul H. Mackin, an employee of defendant, was accidentally killed. His funeral expenses were paid by relatives, who in turn instituted proceedings before the department of labor and industry for reimbursement from plaintiff, and its insurer, the American Mutual Liability Company, resulting in an award in their favor which was paid by the insurance…