Fitzgerald v. Fisher Body St. Louis Co.

Respondent brought this proceeding under the Workmen's Compensation Law seeking an award of compensation for the death of her husband, John C. Fitzgerald, alleged to have been caused by an occupational disease contracted while he was in the employ of the appellant, Fisher Body St. Louis Company, Kansas City Division.

The commission heard the claim, awarded compensation to claimant. The employer and insurer appealed to the circuit court, where the award was affirmed. They have appealed.

The evidence shows that claimant's husband was an employee of the appellant Fisher Body St. Louis Company,…