Wengert v. Double OO Hot Shot

This is a petition for writ of review of an order of the Industrial Commission. Plaintiffs contend that the Commission erred in denying their motion to review the order of an administrative law judge which awarded death benefits to individuals who were not “dependents” of the victim of an industrial accident under U.C.A., 1953, § 35-1-71.

On November 23, 1981, James Wengert was killed in an industrial accident near Vernal, Utah. A claim was filed with the Commission and dispute arose among children, stepchildren, and wives as to who should share in the benefits.

James and Janet Wengert were…