Disabled Son Didn't Prove He Was a Dependent

A decedent's disabled son did not satisfy his burden of proof that he was dependent upon his father for financial support, a New York appellate court concluded. Case: In the Matter of the Claim of Joann Plew-Jourdanais v. Adirondack Heating & Frost, No. 509610, 1/27/11. Published.Facts: James Jourdanais Sr., an employee of Adirondack Heating and Frost, died while at work in 2007. His wife, Joann Plew-Jourdanais, filed a claim for death benefits after his death. James' sister and her husband became legal guardians of his disabled son, James Jourdanais Jr., and had been awarded custo...