Widow Gets Benefits, but Estate Does Not

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a widow is entitled to benefits because her husband died of complications related to surgery for a compensable injury, but his estate is not. Case: Calloway County Sheriff’s Department v. Woodall, Nos. 2019-SC-0391-WC and 2019-SC-0419-WC, 09/24/2020, published. Facts: Steven Spillman worked for the Calloway County Sheriff's Department. He suffered serious injuries in March 2007 in a motor vehicle accident. In 2010, Spillman was awarded permanent partial disability benefits. His PPD award was increased in October 2013. In January 2017, Sp...