High v. Industrial Commission

COYTE, Judge.

Marie L. High (claimant) initiated this claim for dependency benefits under the occupational disease provisions of the Colorado Workmen’s Compensation Act after the death of her husband, Thomas D. High (decedent), from oat cell carcinoma of the lungs in December 1978. See §§ 8-41-108(3) and 8-51-112(2), C.R.S.1973 (1980 Cum.Supp.). She alleged that his death had been caused by exposure to radioactive materials and named as employers the Cotter Corporation and the State of Colorado, Bureau of Mines. The State Compensation Insurance Fund was named as insurer for both employers; the…