Wife Remains Worker's Surviving Spouse Even Though He Was Engaged to Another Woman

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s wife was entitled to benefits for his death, despite the fact she had twice filed for divorce and the man was engaged to another woman. Case: Matter of Ramirez v. Echevarria, No. 534683, 02/16/2023, published. Facts: Gregory and Keamesha Echevarria were married in 2004. Shortly thereafter, Gregory Echevarria joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Keamesha Echevarria followed her husband to Germany with their three children. In 2008, the family returned to New York. When Gregory Echevarria was again deployed to Germany, ...