Calvert v. Darby Corporation

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fatzer, J.:

This is an appeal from the district court’s denial of a claim under the Workmen s Compensation Act for death caused by a myocardial infarction. The claimant-appellant, Ella M. Calvert, is the widow of Richard M. Calvert, the deceased workman, and sought an award of workmen’s compensation.

The decedent had a history of heart ailment dating back to November, 1962. He was then hospitalized and away from his work until February, 1963. In May, 1963, he was allowed to return to his department with the Darby Corporation, but only in a supervisory…