American Metal Climax, Inc. v. of the Death of Butler

This is an appeal from an award entered by the Industrial Commission of Colorado (the Commission) under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. 8-40-101, C.R.S. 1973, et seq. The appeal was initially filed in the Court of Appeals pursuant to 8-53-108, C.R.S. 1973. However, since the appellants have questioned the constitutionality of a statute, the Court of Appeals referred the action to this court for a determination of jurisdiction. 13-4-110, C.R.S. 1973. We accepted jurisdiction and now affirm the Commission. American Metal Climax, Inc. (Climax) and the State Compensation Insurance Fund (the Fund)…