Burlin v. C.D. Montz & Co.

WICKER, Judge.

This appeal arises from a claim for worker’s compensation filed by the wife and child of the decedent, Craig Burlin (Craig), against Craig’s employer, C.D. Montz & Company, Inc. (Montz) and its insurer, State Farm Fire & Casualty Company (State Farm). Christine Burlin (Christine), the widow, and Nicole Burlin, the minor child,1 seek death benefits for Craig’s death which occurred on August 4, 1996. They allege Craig committed suicide as a result of physical trauma suffered from a job injury occurring on January 4, 1994. Petitioners/appellees claim entitlement to penalties and…