Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board v. Worley

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

The husband of the appellant, Betty J. Worley, was killed in a work-related accident and she was awarded workmen’s compensation death benefits for herself and on behalf of her two children by Worley on November 5, 1971.1

In October 1971, Lester Dull, a man married to another, took up residence with the appellant and her children in the appellant’s mobile home. Mrs. Worley and Dull cohabited and a child was born to them in March 1973. From time to time each provided the other with financial support.

In August 1973, the late Mr. Worley’s employer filed a petition to…