Reinstein v. McGregor Land & Livestock, Co.

McDEVITT, Chief Justice.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

Erin and Danielle Zolber (Claimants) are the two minor daughters of Lawrence P. Zolber (Zolber), who died in an automobile accident on November 1, 1990. They claim worker’s compensation death benefits through their mother and guardian, Charlene Reinstein, who divorced Zolber in 1981.

On November 1, 1990, Zolber was employed full-time as an operations manager at the Tammany plant of the McGregor Land and Livestock Company (McGregor), located in Lewiston. McGregor’s business includes the commercial manufacture, sale, and application of agricultural…