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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to determine if Lieutenant Seth Patrick Lantz's fatal car accident during his commute arose from his employment. The WCAB found the accident did not arise out of or in the course of employment, reversing the prior decision. The Board determined the going and coming rule applied, as Lieutenant Lantz's extended shift and acting as watch commander did not constitute a special mission exception. Therefore, the death benefit claim was denied.
SETH PATRICK LANTZ (PATRICK LANTZ), Deceased; SHANNON M. LANTZ, Individually And As Guardian Ad Litem For ZANE A. LANTZ; KODY R. LANTZ; HALEY M. FITZJERRELL, And TYLER P. LANTZ, Minors vs. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PLEASANT VALLEY STATE PRISON, Legally Uninsured, Adjusted By STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND is a workers' compensation case decided in Bakersfield. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to determine if Lieutenant Seth Patrick Lantz's fatal car accident during his commute arose from his employment. The WCAB found the accident did not arise out of or in the course of employment, reversing the prior decision. The Board determined the "going and coming rule" applied, as Lieutenant Lantz's extended shift and acting as watch commander did not constitute a special mission exception. Therefore, the death benefit claim was denied.
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