Ash v. Millennium Restoration & Construction

This appeal requires us to interpret, using strict construction, section 287.240(4)(a).1 In a single point relied on, Millennium Restoration & Construction (“Employer”) claims the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”) erred in calculating the remarriage benefit due Tiffany Ash (“Spouse”) based on the plain wording of the statute. Because we find that the Commission correctly interpreted the statute, we affirm its award.

Applicable Principles of Review and Governing Law

We review the award of the Commission to determine whether it is supported by sufficient competent and…