The Insurance Company fought this case, claiming that the unprovoked attack was somehow brought on by the deceased and that it was not related to work. However, a thorough investigation and testimony during trial clearly demonstrated that the unfortunate victim suffered a brutal beating over a parking spot located in front of his place of employment (the car service storefront). Markhoff & Mittman attorneys were able to show that this altercation arose out of and in the course of employment, thereby allowing the widow to obtain a substantial weekly death benefit that equals over $20,000, tax exempt, each year.