Zelenka v. City of Weirton

MAYNARD, Chief Justice:

In this ease, the Circuit Court of Hancock County has certified two questions to this Court. The certified questions and the circuit court’s answers are as follows:

Are the death benefits available pursuant to W.Va.Code §§ 23-4-3 (1995), 23-4-4(a) (1995) and 23^4-10(a) (1995) a grossly inadequate or patently unfair workers’ compensation remedy for a work related death when the only benefit paid is the statutory payment of a funeral bill in the amount of $3,500?

Answer of the circuit court: Yes.

Does W.Va.Code § 29-12A-5(a)(ll) (1986) grant immunity to a political…