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FRYE v. SMITH-DOYLE CONTRACTORS

No. 96-0217.

569 N.W.2d 154 (1997)

Rebecca FRYE, Surviving Spouse of Robert Frye, Deceased, Petitioner-Appellant, v. SMITH-DOYLE CONTRACTORS, Employer, and United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., Insurance Carrier, Respondents-Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Iowa.

June 26, 1997.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey A. Smith and Harold B. Heslinga of Heslinga, Heslinga & Dixon, Oskaloosa, for appellant.

Patrick J. McNulty of Grefe & Sidney, P.L.C., Des Moines, for appellees.

Considered by HABHAB, C.J., and SACKETT and CADY, JJ.

HABHAB, Chief Judge.

On May 3, 1993, Robert Frye jumped to his death from a bridge into the Des Moines River. He was survived by his wife Rebecca and two minor children. The record reveals Robert had a long history of depression and substance abuse. Further, he had been incarcerated about half the time since his graduation from high school. He had a very limited work history. Prior to receiving workers' compensation benefits, his annual income was never more than...

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