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California Police Injured Saving Lives at Las Vegas Massacre Denied Workers’ Compensation

California Police Injured Saving Lives at Las Vegas Massacre Denied Workers’ Compensation
Las Vegas police and off-duty Orange County deputies join forces outside the festival grounds after an active shooter was reported in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2017. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images
Colin Fredericson
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Deputies from Orange County, California who were at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival when shooting broke out are being denied workers compensation for their injuries.

Orange County law states that the county doesn’t need to pay for injuries sustained outside the state, and that laws prohibit it. The off-duty first responders who originally came to simply enjoy the concert ended up aiding local Las Vegas police in saving lives, reported NBC News.
Colin Fredericson
Colin Fredericson
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