Roberts v. Merrill

I cannot concur in the majority opinion. I think its erroneous conclusion is the result of confusing, and treating as being in the same category, with tort actions for wrongful death, proceedings in the State Industrial Court for the $13,500 in death benefits provided under our Workmen’s Compensation Law for dependents of employees fatally injured while engaged in hazardous occupations.

The right of action for damages on account of negligence for wrongful death was the only one in existence for recovering against a master, or employer, for his em*788ployee’s loss of life at the time our Oklahoma…