Ross v. American Red Cross

Chandler, Justice;

American Red Cross (Employer) appeals a Circuit Court reversal of a Workers’ Compensation Commission Order denying death benefits to Respondent beneficiaries of a deceased employee, George Anna Ross. Employer contends that the Full Commission’s findings of fact are supported by substantial evidence, and, therefore, its decision must be affirmed. We agree.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Ross was employed as a nurse for the collection of blood from donors. On January 9 she reported to work at 11:00 a.m. and, although an asthmatic, exhibited no unusual breathing difficulties throughout the…