Check Your Knowledge
The following questions will help you determine your understanding of the previous section. Work through the question, and then compare your answers with the suggested answers.
Remember, contact your teacher if you have any questions about the course and the material.
Question:
Riley and Shannon had been living together for three months and had no children. Riley, a construction worker, was killed on the job when the scaffolding he was standing on gave way. Is it likely that Shannon will be able to make a successful claim for compensation through the Workers' Compensation program? Explain your answer.
Suggested Answer: No, Shannon's claim would not be successful. Her relationship with Riley has not met the criteria necessary to create a valid adult interdependent relationship.
If it appears that Riley's death was due to the negligence of his employer (perhaps because of lax safety standards or faulty scaffolding), is it likely that Shannon will be able to successfully launch a legal action in the courts for damages? Why or why not?
Suggested Answer: No, again, Shannon would not be able to sue Riley's employer.