Moore v. Chrysler Corporation

HERRMANN, Justice:

The Industrial Accident Board dismissed the claimant-appellant’s petition to determine compensation due to the dependents of a deceased employee. The Superior Court affirmed the order of the Board and the claimant appeals.

The matter is governed by 19 Del.C. § 2332 which provided 1 at the time of the employee’s death:

Ҥ 2332. Death of employee as affecting compensation and other benefits

“(a) * * * Should the employee die from some other cause than the injury as herein defined, the liability for compensation, expense of last sickness, and burial of such employee shall cease.

“(b…