Christian Manzur — ADJ10549257

Christian Manzur was fatally shot during the course of his employment on July 22, 2011, dying July 24, 2011. His 24-year-old son Jonathan Manzur sought death/dependency benefits. The WCJ found Jonathan to be a partial dependent under Labor Code section 4702(a)(4)(A), reasoning that Pell Grant money covered roughly 25% of his living expenses while in school. On reconsideration, the WCAB rescinded that finding, holding that dependency must be determined by the facts as they existed at the time of injury, and that on July 22, 2011 Jonathan was not in school and was wholly dependent on his father's $840/month support. The Board awarded total dependency benefits of $250,000 under section 4702(a)(3), plus a 15% attorney fee of $37,500.