Steere Tank Lines, Inc. v. Rogers

OPINION

McMANUS, Chief Justice.

The decedent, respondent’s husband, was involved in a single-car, fatal accident on November 30, 1975. Respondent brought suit to recover medical benefits and death benefits under New Mexico’s Workmen’s Compensation Act, § 59-10-1, et seq., N.M. S.A. 1953 (Repl.1974). Judgment was entered in favor of the employer-petitioner. The Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the lower court on the basis that the blood sample taken from the decedent which indicated intoxication was withdrawn by an unauthorized person. We granted certiorari and reverse the decision of…