Principles of Estoppel Don't Bar Widow From Seeking Benefits

A Missouri appellate court clarified the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission’s jurisdiction to rule on issues of estoppel and found that a widow was not barred from seeking benefits for the murder of her husband by a co-employee. Case: Ziade v. Quality Business Solutions Inc., No. WD83763, 02/09/2021, published. Facts: Kristin Ziade started First Class Medical Transportation in 2010. Her husband, Michel Ziade, worked for the company, but she was the president and sole owner. FCMT entered into a client services agreement with Quality Business Solutions Inc., making QBS a joint em...