American Oil Co. v. Pierce

SHANGLER, Presiding Judge.

This is an appeal by Edna D. Pierce, widow and sole dependent of George F. Pierce, from the judgment of the Circuit Court of De Kalb County setting aside and reversing the order of the Industrial Commission approving her request for a lump sum settlement as authorized by Sec. 287.-530, V.A.M.S.

George F. Pierce met his death as the result of accident on May 3, 1969, at a fertilizer plant during the course of his employment with American Oil Company. On March 4, 1970, the Division of Workmen’s Compensation, after hearing on appellant’s claim, awarded her 350 weeks of…