Flemon v. Dickert-Keowee, Inc.

Bussey, Justice:

This Workmen’s Compensation case arises out of a fatal injury to one John Robert Flemón in a compensable accident on April 8, 1968. The only issue before us is just who is entitled to compensation benefits. Flemón, an unmarried man, was survived by three acknowledged illegitimate children, to wit: Robert Cornell Wheeler, age 3; Lisa Faye Metis, age 2; and Beverly Ann Metis, age one month. Flemón also left surviving him his mother and father and brothers and sisters, who claim the benefits only as next of kin. The findings, opinion and award of the hearing Commissioner were…