Widow Loses 15 Percent of Death Claim Because of Meth

A Missouri widow will receive only 85% of a death benefit award because her husband was under the influence of methamphetamines when he crashed his truck, an appellate court ruled.The Missouri Southern District Court of Appeals partially affirmed, reversed and remanded a ruling in Nolan v. Degussa Admixtures, Inc., No. 28647, 1/7/08. The case centered on Lois Nolan's death benefit claim following her husband's death, which occurred three months after he suffered severe injuries while driving a truck for Degussa.Following the crash, the Nolan's husband tested positive for methamphet...