Bechtel Corp. v. Winther

Frank Holt, Justice.

The Workmen’s Compensation Commission found that appellee’s claim was compensable under the “special hazards” exception to the “going and coming” rule and awarded death benefits to her as a widow. Appellants contend that the Commission erred, as a matter of law, in so finding and, therefore, the circuit court’s judgment affirming the Commission should be reversed. We do not agree since there is substantial evidence to support the Commission’s finding.

The essential facts are not in dispute. The appellee’s decedent was an employee of appellant Bechtel Corp. on January 15,…