Utah Man Commits Suicide Over Comp Denial

A Salt Lake City, Utah, man, frustrated with his inability to secure workers' compensation benefits, ultimately committed suicide, the Salt Lake Tribune reported last week, causing his widow to seek redress with the state's Labor Commission. Randy Kass, 52, committed suicide on last December 4 by taking a lethal dose of pain medication. Her widow, Susan Kass, believes he would still be alive today but for the stress of battling with the work comp carrier for six months to secure benefits.Last week, Susan Kass filed a complaint with the Utah Labor Commission which she hopes will draw some atten...