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Facts
The case involves a surviving spouse seeking legal recourse following the death of her spouse, who was a worker. The dispute appears to center on issues related to workers' compensation benefits. Specific details about the events leading to the case are not provided in the decision.
Procedural History
- New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration: The Workers’ Compensation Judge, Gregory D. Griego, issued a decision in the case.
Parties' Submissions
- Appellant (Surviving Spouse): [Not applicable or not found]
- Appellees (Employer and Insurer): [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge was correct in its disposition of the case.
Disposition
- The Court of Appeals of New Mexico reversed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge. (headnotes)
Reasons
Per Wechsler J. (Fry CJ and Vigil J. concurring): The Court proposed a summary reversal in its notice of proposed disposition. No memorandum opposing the summary reversal was filed by the parties, and the time for filing such a memorandum had expired. Consequently, the Court reversed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge. (headnotes)