Laird v. State Highway Department

SMITH, Justice.

August 25, 1955, Edward William Laird during his work suffered a coronary attack and consequent total heart failure causing his death on that date. Appellant, his widow, claims workmen’s compensation death benefits contending that her husband’s heart injury, resulting in his death, was caused by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment by respondent employer. Respondents denied liability on appellant’s claim. The Industrial Accident Board after a hearing had, entered an order denying to appellant recovery of compensation. Appellant has perfected an appeal…