Family Can't Seek Civil Remedy for Worker's Death

A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a family’s civil claim against an employer over a worker who died after he was struck by a car during a break. Timoteo Alejandro Martinez Ildefonso worked at a Whole Foods store in Venice. During a 15-minute break from his shift, Ildefonso left the store and was struck by a vehicle while using a nearby crosswalk. The driver stopped and spoke to Ildefonso, then drove away. Ildefonso walked back to the Whole Foods store and reported being injured. Store employees gave him an ice pack, a form to fill out relating to his injury, ...