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This case involves a deceased worker, Tomas Alonzo, whose widow claims he was an employee of homeowner David Benavides. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding that Alonzo was Benavides' employee because Alonzo's direct employer, Kevin Construction, was an unlicensed contractor. California law presumes unlicensed contractors and their employees are employees of the hiring party to ensure compensation.
TOMAS ALONZO (deceased) BEATRIZ ALONZO (widow) vs. NHAN VAN NGUYEN aka KEVIN CONSTRUCTION, illegally uninsured, DAVID BENAVIDES; PACIFIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco.
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This case involves a deceased worker, Tomas Alonzo, whose widow claims he was an employee of homeowner David Benavides. The Appeals Board denied reconsideration, upholding the finding that Alonzo was Benavides' employee because Alonzo's direct employer, Kevin Construction, was an unlicensed contractor. California law presumes unlicensed contractors and their employees are employees of the hiring party to ensure compensation.
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