Bayer Corp. v. Lassiter

Miller, Judge.

Charles Lassiter filed a claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation (the “Board”) seeking temporary total disability (“TTD”) benefits, alleging that his disabling injury resulted from an automobile accident arising out of his employment. Prior to the adjudication of this claim, Mr. Lassiter committed suicide. His widow, Mary Lassiter, subsequently amended the claim to seek both the outstanding TTD benefits and the statutory death benefit, asserting that Mr. Lassiter’s suicide resulted from his compensable injury. Mr. Lassiter’s employer, Bayer Corporation (“Bayer”), and…