Holstein v. QUALITY EXCELSIOR COAL COMPANY

This claim by the appellant, Benlah Holstein, for benefits under the compensation law is based on the theory that silicosis was a contributing cause of her husband’s death. The commission’s denial of the claim was affirmed by the circuit court. The only question presented here is whether there is substantial competent evidence to support the commission’s decision.

Charles W. Holstein was a coal miner for many years and was last employed in that capacity by the appellee, from November, 1948, to May, 1952. It is now evident that Holstein was afflicted with silicosis when he left the appellee’s…