Accident Fund Ins. Co. v. Casey

Robert Casey died from mesothelioma caused by repeated exposure to asbestos in the workplace. Before his death, Mr. Casey filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, with which his widow, Dolores Murphy, proceeded following his death. The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission determined that because Mr. Casey's exposure to asbestos occurred while he was employed by E.J. Cody Company, Inc. ("Employer"), its insurer, Accident Fund National Insurance Company ("Insurer"), was liable to Ms. Murphy for benefits under section 287.200.4, RSMo 2014.1 All parties appealed.2 Insurer and…