Powers v. Beasley

Thomas C. Beasley, fifty-two years of age suffered a heart attack in the course of his employment by L. H. Powers. He was never able to return to work prior to a second attack approximately six months later.

On the issues made the Trial Judge found (1) that the first attack arose out of, as well as in the course of, Beasley’s employment, and (2) that the employer, Powers, had actual notice thereof, and (3) that the first attack “at least substantially contributed to” his death from the second attack to which he succumbed in an hour or so. Accordingly, judgment for compensation under the…