Legal Opinion
Portman v. Steveco, Inc.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Decided September 7, 1983No. 2-383A93PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOFFMAN, Presiding Judge.
Thomas M. Portman, the surviving spouse of Janet L. Portman, applied for maximum death benefits, pursuant to the Workmen's Compensation Act, following the death of Janet which occurred by reason of an accident arising out of and in the course of her employment. His claim was denied and the Industrial Board of Indiana found that he did not qualify for benefits pursuant to Ind.Code § 22-8-3-19 (1982 Burns Supp.). On appeal, Portman challenges the constitutionality of Ind.Code § 22-8-8-19 and claims that the statute constitutes a denial of equal protection in violation…
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