Parker v. Ryder Truck Lines, Inc.

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

In this workmen’s compensation case the employer appeals from an award of death benefits made to the widow of a deceased employee. The Chancellor found that the death of the employee on April 10, 1976, from a myocardial infarction was causally related to his employment as an over-the-road truck driver for appellant. Although the factual issues presented are extremely close, we are of the opinion that there was sufficient evidence, both lay and medical, to support the conclusions reached by the Chancellor. Accordingly his decision is affirmed.

Decedent, Frank Edward…