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This case involves a death benefit claim by Mary Jane Kriha, widow of deceased police officer Michael Kriha, against the City of Los Angeles Police Department. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a prior award, and issued a new decision after reconsideration. The deceased sustained a cumulative trauma injury of prostate cancer arising out of and in the course of employment, with a date of injury established as April 29, 2011. The Board found the claim was not barred by the statute of limitations and awarded death benefits up to $250,000, burial expenses up to $5,000, and attorney's fees to the applicant.
MARY JANE KRIHA vs. CITY OF LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT 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 death benefit claim by Mary Jane Kriha, widow of deceased police officer Michael Kriha, against the City of Los Angeles Police Department. The Board granted reconsideration, rescinded a prior award, and issued a new decision after reconsideration. The deceased sustained a cumulative trauma injury of prostate cancer arising out of and in the course of employment, with a date of injury established as April 29, 2011. The Board found the claim was not barred by the statute of limitations and awarded death benefits up to $250,000, burial expenses up to $5,000, and attorney's fees to the applicant.
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