Voeller v. HSBC Card Services, Inc.

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Julie Tassler was shot and killed by her estranged husband in the parking lot of her employer. The personal representative of Julie’s estate sought worker’s compensation benefits for her death. Julie’s employer and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation denied benefits. They ruled that Julie’s death did not “arise out of’ her employment. The circuit court affirmed. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] On December 23, 2008, Julie served her husband Steven with a summons and complaint for divorce. The next morning, Julie reported to work at HSBC Card…