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Texas Firefighter's Widow Files Suit for Worker's Comp Benifits


Carolyn Marie

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Nikki Paige Araguz, the trans widow of a Wharton, Texas firefighter, has sued the City of Wharton for denial of worker's comp benefits because her marriage to volunteer firefighter Thomas Araguz III was declared illegal last year in court.

http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/04/27/46016.htm

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Isn't that whole court battle still in appeal too?

I admire her fighting spirit and wish her the best. Making your life a battleground is not easy but her courage will benefit all of us I believe as it highlights what we face

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It makes me angry how being transgender seems to be used as a loophole to deny people their rights. I hope this lady gets what she deserves in the end.

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