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MOYERA v. QUALITY PORK INTERN.

No. S-12-208.

825 N.W.2d 409 (2013)

284 Neb. 963

Ricardo MOYERA, also known as David Gutierrez, appellee, v. QUALITY PORK INTERNATIONAL, appellant.

Supreme Court of Nebraska.

January 4, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph W. Grant , of Hotz, Weaver, Flood, Breitkreutz & Grant, Omaha, for appellant.

Michael P. Dowd , of Dowd, Howard & Corrigan, L.L.C., Omaha, for appellee.

HEAVICAN, C.J., WRIGHT, CONNOLLY, STEPHAN, McCORMACK, MILLER-LERMAN, and CASSEL, JJ.

CONNOLLY, J.

I. SUMMARY

In this workers' compensation case, the primary issue is whether the appellee, Ricardo Moyera, an illegal alien, is entitled to benefits for permanent total loss of earning power. The trial judge awarded these benefits, and the review panel affirmed. We conclude that because the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act (Act)1 applies to illegal aliens working for a covered employer in this state, these employees...

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