Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. v. Department of Labor & Industries

The widow of a workman covered by the workmen’s compensation act instituted this proceeding to obtain a widow’s pension.

The claim was rejected by the department of labor and industries. The department’s order was thereafter reversed by the board of industrial insurance appeals, and the claim was ordered remanded with direction to place claimant on the pension roll. The employer, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation, appealed to the superior court. After a trial to the court without a jury, judgment was entered reversing the order of the board of industrial appeals. Claimant appeals.

The…