Strait v. Treasurer of Missouri

MICHAEL A. WOLFF, Judge.

Introduction

Rosalyn Strait was injured on the job and was awarded permanent total disability benefits. After the award, but during the 30-day period while the case was subject to review in the court of appeals, she died of injuries unrelated to her work injury. On appeal, the court of appeals substituted Michael Strait, Rosalyn’s former husband and father of her minor depen*601dent children, as the claimant on behalf of the children. The court of appeals affirmed the award of permanent total disability benefits.

After the appeal, Michael Strait on behalf of the children…