Star v. Industrial Commission

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Plaintiff challenges the statutory disposition of death benefits payable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act in the case where the employee dies without dependents. 1 Plaintiff was the mother of Ronald Dean Broderick, who was killed when the truck he was operating was involved in a motor vehicle collision. This accident occurred during the course of decedent’s employment with the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. Decedent’s medical expenses were paid, and the statutory burial payment was made. The sum of $15,600 was paid into the state treasury in accordance with Section…