JOSE T. BOCANEGRA (DECEASED), VICTORIA VALDEZ IZAZAGA For Herself and as Guardian Ad Litem For JOAQUIN GOMEZ VALDEZ, A Minor, MALAKIAS GOMEZ VALDEZ, A Minor, EMMA GUZMAN For Herself and as Guardian Ad Litem forJASMYNE BOCANEGRA VALLE, A Minor, GABRIELLA BOCANEGRA, A Minor, vs. SUN-GRO COMMODITIES; STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND,

This case involves a deceased worker's dependents claiming serious and willful misconduct by the employer. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted removal and deferred the serious and willful misconduct claim despite the employer's objection. The WCAB found that the issue was not properly noticed for trial and bifurcated it to prevent prejudice and ensure due process for all parties involved.