Toensing v. Mk-Ferguson Co.

Plaintiffs-appellants Aline L. Toensing, Richard R. Toensing, and Cheryl L. Toensing (“appellants”) appeal from the trial court’s judgment granting summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee MK-Ferguson Co. (“appel-lee”). 1 The facts giving rise to the instant appeal are as follows:

Appellants’ decedent, Robert V. Toensing, commenced his employment with appellee in 1968 and occupied the position of Manager of Information Systems. On October 31, 1986, decedent died of a heart attack while he was seated at his desk while he was in the employ of appellee. It was not disputed that decedent…