LORRAINE DICKINSON Widow, AISHA ANTOINETTE ANDERSON as Guardian ad Litem and Trustee for minor dependents: ANGELO URIAS; ANTONIO SOTO; DIAMONQUE SOTO vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT of CORRECTIONS, Legally Uninsured, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Appeals Board affirmed the WCJ's finding that the decedent's step-grandchildren were partial dependents. This was based on evidence that the decedent provided medical insurance and voluntarily contributed to their maintenance, establishing them as good faith family members. The Board found this sufficient to qualify for death benefits under Labor Code section 3503. However, the case was returned to the trial level for further development of the record regarding the specific amount of benefits.