Texas State Highway Department v. Fillmon

This is a workmen’s compensation case filed by respondent, Ava Fillmon, against petitioner, Texas State Highway Department, to recover workmen’s compensation. Respondent alleged that her husband, E. L. Fillmon, while engaged in the course of his employment with the Texas State Highway Department, suffered a heat stroke which caused his death on September 5, 1947. It is undisputed that Mrs. Ava Fillmon is the surviving widow and sole beneficiary of E. L. Fillmon, deceased. Notice of injury and claim for compensation were not filed with the Industrial Accident Board of the State of Texas until…