Lonzo v. Holsum Bakeries, Inc.

BOUTALL, Judge.

Inez Lonzo filed suit against Holsum Bakeries and its insurer, The Travelers Insurance Company, for workmen’s compensation benefits for the death of her husband, a former employee of the bakery. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of the defendants, and she appeals.

The facts are these: On January 29,1970, Mr. Lonzo was in the process of performing his job when he suddenly received a blow of some sort to his upper body. It is disputed whether this blow was to his chest or to his arm and shoulder. He immediately reported this injury to the supervisor and consulted the…