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This case concerns a deceased worker whose estate was initially awarded death benefits under Labor Code section 4702(a)(6)(B). However, after a subsequent court ruling found this specific statute unconstitutional, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) amended its decision. Consequently, the award to the deceased's estate was removed, as were associated attorney's fees, while the award to the Death Without Dependents Unit remains valid.
DAVID LONG (Deceased) STEVEN LONG (Administrator of the Estate Of DAVID LONG) vs. MEDIA NEWS GROUP, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. is a workers' compensation case decided in . 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 .
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This case concerns a deceased worker whose estate was initially awarded death benefits under Labor Code section 4702(a)(6)(B). However, after a subsequent court ruling found this specific statute unconstitutional, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) amended its decision. Consequently, the award to the deceased's estate was removed, as were associated attorney's fees, while the award to the Death Without Dependents Unit remains valid.
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