Knoble v. Storer Realty Co.

*390CRANE WINTON, Justice.*

This case originated with an employee’s claim petition to recover an award for injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment filed with the Workers’ Compensation Commission.1 The employer and insurer denied liability. After an evidentia-ry hearing, the compensation judge made an award for temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and medical and hospital expenses. From that award the employer and insurer appealed. While the appeal was pending, the employee died from causes not related to the injury. Subsequently, the Workers’ Compensation…