Massey v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

I dissent.

I cannot agree with the majority’s reasoning. Bearing in mind that the workers’ compensation laws are to be liberally construed on behalf of employees (see post, p. 687), I agree with the view articulated by dissenting Court of Appeal Justice Yegan when that court issued its decision. I adopt Justice Yegan’s opinion and quote it immediately below. My own elisions and substitutions are indicated by brackets.

[. . .] Martin Massey turned 18 on December 15, 1985. During his minority, he was the dependent stepson of decedent Tommy Thompson. Thompson sustained an industrial injury on…