Brek's Case

The executor under the will of Joseph Brek, a deceased employee, sought to recover compensation for incapacity and death of the employee. He also sought dependency payments for the benefit of Francis J. Brek, a son of the employee, under eighteen years of age. The claim was founded upon the allegation that the employee became incapacitated and died as a result of contracting asbestosis while in the employ of the self insurer. The single member awarded compensation and other payments under the workmen’s compensation act. Upon a claim of review the reviewing board affirmed and adopted the…