Outboard Marine Corp. v. Schupbach

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, J.:

This litigation is a result of an explosion at the Henderson, Nevada, chemical plant of Montrose Chemical Company. The plant was operated by Stauffer Chemical Company. Two employees, Cleo Sharrock and John Schupbach, were severely injured by the explosion. Schupbach died from his injuries one week later. Sharrock eventually recovered and returned to work though permanently disabled and disfigured. Compensation has been paid pursuant to the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act.

The widow of Schupbach for herself and as guardian ad litem for their minor children, and…