Mayeux v. Weiser Security Services, Inc.

BARRY, Judge.

A security guard’s widow and children appeal the dismissal of their workmen’s compensation suit which is based on a fatal heart attack which occurred during employment.

On July 7, 1983 Philip Mayeux, age 43, was hired as an armed security guard by Weiser Security Services, Inc. Mayeux completed Weiser’s training program and from July 25, 1983 was assigned to night duty at a 144 unit motel catering to truckers.

On August 17, 1983 Mayeux reported to work about 9:30 p.m. and spoke to the desk clerk, Ms. Barbara Russo, before starting his rounds. Russo testified that Mayeux had…