Marquez v. Industrial Commission

STRUCKMEYER, Justice.

On May 30, 1968, Ramon Marquez died, and thereafter his widow, Maria, filed a claim for death benefits under Arizona’s Workmen’s Compensation Act. Her claim was denied by the Industrial Commission, and she brought certiorari. The Court of Appeals affirmed the award of a non-compensable claim, Marquez v. Industrial Com*274mission, 19 Ariz.App. 139, 505 P.2d 577 (1973). We accepted review. Decision of the Court of Appeals vacated and the award of the Industrial Commission set aside.

Ramon Marquez worked for Magma Copper Company, San Manuel Division, continuously from October…