Stadler v. Nativity Lutheran Church

WATHEN, Justice.

Once again we are presented with the difficult question whether a heart attack may entitle an employee to an award of compensation under our Workers’ Compensation Act. This appeal is taken from a pro forma judgment of the Superior Court, Knox County, affirming the denial of petitioner’s claim for compensation for a myocardial infarction sustained on December 18, 1977.1 Petitioner contends that the Commission erroneously required proof of “unusual” physical stress and that the denial of compensation is not supported by competent evidence. We deny the appeal.

Petitioner, the…