Employee v. HBD Industries

Belinda Harrison, Administrator of the Estate of J.C. Taylor, deceased, Employee v. HBD Industries: Plaintiff alleged deceased employee contracted asbestosis and lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment.  Deputy Commissioner Glenn found that deceased employee was not injuriously exposed to asbestos, that he did not contract any asbestos-related disease and that his death was not caused by occupational exposure to asbestos.  Plaintiff appealed to the Full Commission.  Commissioners Sellers, Mavretic and McDonald affirmed the denial of benefits.