Littell v. Lagomarcino Grupe Co.

Kenneth Littell, eighteen years old, worked for thé employer-appellant during July and early August 1941. He died October 30, 1941, of acute myocarditis, which the doctor defines as inflammation of the heart muscles.

His father, claimant-appellee, has instituted this proceeding for compensation, claiming death was due to “a personal injury arising out of and in the course of his employment * * * on the 4th day of August, 1941.” It was alleged that deceased employee, while unloading a case of canned goods, slipped and fell, suffering a severe strain of the heart, which caused his death.

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