Williams v. Industrial Accident Commission

The question presented is whether a lien may be allowed against a workmen’s compensation death award, for medical and hospital services rendered to a surviving dependent of the deceased employee. We have concluded that respondent Industrial Accident Commission erred insofar as it included expenses for such services in its lien order here under review, and that the order to that extent must be annulled.

Jack Williams, the employee, died in November 1962 from an industrial injury. Award was made by the commission to petitioners, the surviving wife and children, in the maximum amount of $20,500…