Claim of Cebul v. Equitable Building

George Panzik filed a claim under section 16 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law, for an award on account of the industrial death of his wife upon whom he was dependent. Accident and dependency were ultimately resolved in favor of the claim, but not before George’s death. The board held there were no dependents entitled to an award and ordered payment to the two Special Funds under subdivision 9 of section 15 and section 25-a of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The administratrix of George Panzik’s estate makes a persuasive argument that his estate is entitled to benefits at least to the time of…