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

James A. Bentley died as a result of metastasized cancer at 59 years of age. He left behind a divorced wife who is the plaintiff here as guardian of deceased’s 2 minor children.

Prior to his lengthy last illness, Bentley had worked for 10 years for Doehler-Jarvis Corporation in the traffic department, bringing materials from the storeroom to the plant.

It is undisputed on this record that Wilson’s death was caused by squamous-cell cancer which infiltrated and developed a large tumor in the area of the sub-maxillary gland below his left jaw. It appears apparent that it was this tumor which…