Hannon v. J. L. Brandeis & Sons, Inc.

This is an action by the widow of Thomas E. Hannon to recover benefits under the workmen’s compensation law resulting from his death on December 6, 1968, while in the employ of the defendant. The trial court found for the plaintiff and defendant has appealed to this court.

On December 6, 1968, the deceased was employed by *124J. L. Brandéis & Sons, Inc., at its steam plant as a maintenance engineer. He had been so employed for approximately 20 years and on the date of his death he was receiving approximately $130 per week as compensation. He worked 8 hours each day. His duties generally required 6…