Widow Fails to Prove Worker's Prolonged Business Trip Caused Fatal Heart Attack

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that a widow did not prove her husband’s fatal heart attack was caused by exertion beyond that usually required by his job, but she was entitled to an opportunity to establish a claim that external forces had triggered the event. Case: Larson v. Excel Industries Inc., No. 122,471, 03/12/2021, published. Facts: Thomas Larson worked for Excel Industries Inc. as a senior quality engineer. According to his job description, he was required to work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but he usually worked from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Larson’s job also required t...