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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Department of Industrial Relations' petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that Pamela Duboise was a partial dependent of the deceased employee, Golden Dave Duboise. This determination was based on evidence of past child support payments and cash gifts, establishing reliance for her maintenance. The Board distinguished this case from precedents where dependency was based solely on legal obligation without actual contributions.
GOLDEN DAVE DUBOISE (Deceased); DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DEATH WITHOUT DEPENDENTS UNIT; PAMELA MEGAN DUBOISE, vs. BLACK ROAD AUTO & TOW; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, is a workers' compensation case decided in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the Department of Industrial Relations' petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that Pamela Duboise was a partial dependent of the deceased employee, Golden Dave Duboise. This determination was based on evidence of past child support payments and cash gifts, establishing reliance for her maintenance. The Board distinguished this case from precedents where dependency was based solely on legal obligation without actual contributions.
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