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This case involves a partial dependent, Jackie Kurz, seeking death benefits after the industrial death of David Eierman. The WCAB affirmed the finding that Ms. Kurz is entitled to a $228,800 death benefit based on her partial dependency on the decedent's earnings. However, the Board clarified that the benefit is payable directly to Ms. Kurz and specified weekly payments at a rate of $366.67 from the date of death. The Board also modified the attorney's fee calculation to be 15 percent of the present value of the death benefit, not the gross amount.
DAVID EIERMAN (Deceased); JACKIE KURZ vs. FOOD ETC.; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Van Nuys. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Van Nuys.
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This case involves a partial dependent, Jackie Kurz, seeking death benefits after the industrial death of David Eierman. The WCAB affirmed the finding that Ms. Kurz is entitled to a $228,800 death benefit based on her partial dependency on the decedent's earnings. However, the Board clarified that the benefit is payable directly to Ms. Kurz and specified weekly payments at a rate of $366.67 from the date of death. The Board also modified the attorney's fee calculation to be 15 percent of the present value of the death benefit, not the gross amount.
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