Olivotto v. Demarco Brothers Co‪.‬

Joe olivotto (olivotto) worked for DeMarco brothers Company (DeMarco) as a terrazzo installer from 1954 to 1980. During this time, olivotto was allegedly exposed to asbestos. He died in 2004 from malignant pleural mesothelioma. In this workers compensation action, romana I. olivotto (Mrs. olivotto) sought from DeMarco death benefits and compensation for medical bills. the trial court awarded her a weekly indemnity benefit, medical expenses, and burial expenses. a review panel of the Workers Compensation Court affirmed the award of medical and burial expenses but concluded the trial court erred in finding that Mrs. olivotto was entitled to a weekly indemnity benefit. DeMarco appeals, and Mrs. olivotto has cross-appealed.