Wilson v. Doehler-Jarvis Division of National Lead Co.

This case raises questions of law, some of which involve the interpretation of the workmen’s compensation act.* The material facts are not in dispute. James Bentley, father of the minors in whose behalf this proceeding has been prosecuted, was an employee of the defendant for several years prior to his death on February 18, 1955. In 1951 he received an injury to his lower lip. Subsequently a cancerous condition developed which was, as found by the workmen’s compensation appeal board, a factor in the condition resulting in death. The employee instituted proceedings for compensation under the…