Spencer v. Harrah's Inc.

OPINION

Appellant, Anna K. Spencer, appeals from judgment of the district court, denying her claim for worker’s compensation death benefits. Anna’s husband, John A. Spencer, was employed as a parts runner by Harrah’s Incorporated from 1972 until his death in 1977. He had been a victim of severe heart disease for several years prior to his employment with Harrah’s. In June, 1977, while selling car parts at a Harrah’ssponsored “swap meet,” Mr. Spencer suffered a heart attack and died. His wife sought recovery of worker’s compensation death benefits pursuant to NRS 616.615.

The Hearings Examiner…