Fireman's Fund Insurance v. Smith

Carley, Judge.

Appellee Doris Gilbert Smith, a/k/a Doris Gilbert, filed a claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation seeking benefits as the common-law wife and widow of the late Clark M. Smith, the victim of a fatal automobile accident arising out of and in the course of his employment with appellant Atlanta Newspapers, Inc. Hearing was held to determine whether or not appellee was in fact the common-law wife and widow of Clark M. Smith and an award was entered by the ALJ denying benefits, which was affirmed by the full board. On appeal to the superior court the case was remanded to…