Johnson v. Department of Labor & Industries

On April 6, 1937, the appellant’s then husband, Victor Johnson, a workman, was instantly killed while engaged in a hazardous occupation. In due course, his widow, Elizabeth Johnson, claimed a pension under the workmen’s compensation act. The claim was rejected by the supervisor of industrial insurance, the matter reviewed by the joint board, and the rejection sustained. An appeal was taken to the superior court of King county, resulting in a judgment approving the action of the departmental authorities, and this is an appeal from that judgment.

There is no question but that the appellant would…