Reich v. A. Reich & Sons Gardens, Inc.

CROSS, Judge.

Steven F. Reich, now deceased, was struck and killed by lightning on August 8, 1968, in the course of his employment by A. Reich & Sons Gardens, Inc. (sometimes referred to hereinafter as “Reich” or “employer” or as an appellant). As his surviving spouse and sole dependant Sandra F. Reich filed her claim for workmen’s compensation death benefits. Upon hearing, the referee entered an award in the claimant’s favor, allowing her $800.00 for burial expenses and $17,500.00 for death benefits, payable $57.00 per week for 307.-071 weeks. The Industrial Commission affirmed the referee’s…