Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jun 4, 2019
David Cheney (Deceased), Donna Cheney, Spouse vs. City of Gladstone
Donna Cheney sought workers' compensation death and burial benefits for her deceased husband, David Cheney, a firefighter who developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission reversed an ALJ's denial, finding David Cheney's occupational exposure as a firefighter was the prevailing factor in causing his disease. The City of Gladstone appealed, arguing insufficient evidence to support the Commission's finding. The appellate court affirmed the Commission's award, concluding it was supported by sufficient competent evidence.