Marotte v. State Compensation Insurance Fund

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Sutton.

Ira L. Marotte, age 45 at the time in question, hereafter referred to as “claimant,” is a police officer of the City and County of Denver. He claimed workmen’s compensation benefits for a disabling heart condition which he alleged arose out of and during the course of his employment as a police officer. His claim was denied by the Commission, affirmed on review in the district court, and he brings error.

The occurrences which claimant alleges caused his undue exertion were as follows: (1) that previous to this event his health had been good and he had been a…