Iverson v. Argonaut Insurance Company

Hilda Iverson became entitled to benefits under Montana Workers’ Compensation Law when her husband was killed in an industrial accident. Upon her remarriage, Argonaut Insurance Company (Argonaut) terminated her benefit payments. She filed a petition for resumption of payments in the Workers’ Compensation Court. The court found against Mrs. Iverson. From that judgment she appeals.

We affirm.

The issue presented is:

Whether the lump sum payment provided for in 92-704.1(4) R.C.M.1947 (now provided for in 39-71-721(5), MCA), which became effective on July 1,1973, can be applied to a widow whose…