Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F033647
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Maranian v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Interim Board decision that determines threshold issues of liability is reviewable. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
99-2141
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Romero v. Apfel
Order |
Workers' Compensation |
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Aug. 1, 2000 | |
99-9526
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Wyoming Fuel Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Labor
Order |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
99CA1964
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White v. Industrial Claim Appeals.
Injury resulting from recreational activity not compensable under worker's compensation act. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Aug. 1, 2000 | |
99-0170
|
T.W.M. Custom Framning v. The Industrial Commission
Death benefits can be awarded when a job-related physical injury substantially contributes to an employees suicide. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jul. 6, 2000 | |
B133678
|
Tenet/Centinela Hospital Medical Center v. Rushing
Labor Code Sections 4061 and 4602 apply when switching doctors if treating physician discharges patient. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
B133156
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99 Cents Only Stores v. WCAB
Non-attorney who represents injured employee at workers' compensation proceeding is not entitled to same fees as licensed attorneys. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 29, 2000 | |
B133972
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Waters v. WCAB
Repeated and continuous late payment of permanent disability benefits is unreasonable where delay is not result of human error. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 29, 2000 | |
99CA1380
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Magnetic Engineering Inc. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant not required to prove entitlement to temporary disability benefits by clear and convincing evidence. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
96-17270
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Delange v. Dutra Construction Co.
Construction platform worker isn't a seaman whose injuries are covered by Jones Act. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 14, 2000 | |
B134955
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Del Taco v. WCAB
Injured employee is not entitled to vocational rehabilitation benefits where he is unable to return to work solely because of immigration status. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
C033834
|
Reeves v. WCAB
Rebuttable presumption of industrial causation of heart trouble applies to correctional officers and other employees with duties custodial in nature. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
B128688
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Sakotas v. WCAB
Under Labor Code Section 3208.3(b)(1), establishing test of predominance for psychiatric injury is permissible exercise of legislative power. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 1, 2000 | |
F032156
|
PM & R Associates v. WCAB
Adjunct physical therapy services rendered by medical assistants are not illegal per se and may be reimbursable. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 1, 2000 | |
98-70049
|
Marine Power & Equipment v. Dept. of Labor
Employer isn't eligible for second-injury reduction in liability benefits payable for worker's disability that may be materially greater because of preexisting condition. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
B129003
|
Kuykendall v. WCAB
Previously undiscovered evidence submitted after mandatory settlement conference as rebuttal to trial testimony is admissible when necessary to accomplish substantial justice. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 5, 2000 | |
B130799
|
Bailey v. Reliance Insurance Co.
Workers' compensation carrier cannot file motion under Civil Procedure Code Section 877.6 that employee settled claim in bad faith. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 5, 2000 | |
A083825
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Smith v. WCAB
Police officer, who injures himself at work by punching wall, is entitled to workers' compensation benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
99-0076
|
Bohn v. Industrial Commission of Arizona (Special Fund Division/No Insurance Section)
Employee's disability benefits should not be forfeited just because he did not obtain Special Fund's approval of third-party settlement. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 2, 2000 | |
S078119
|
Rosales v. Depuy Ace Medical Company
Using broad definition of 'power press', injuries from such machines aren't limited to workers' compensation recovery. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 30, 2000 | |
98-71004
|
Taylor v. 363 Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Employer can't offset dead employee's death benefit liability against third party settlement entered into by employee's surviving spouse. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 30, 2000 | |
99CA1067
|
Arenas v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Temporary total disability benefit must be reduced by 50 percent where injury is caused by claimants intoxication. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 22, 2000 | |
C030903 C030903
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County of Sacramento v. WCAB
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's failure to allow stipulation in proceeding is cause to annul decision. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
99CA0895
|
Salazar v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant receiving permanent total disability benefits entitled to cost of living adjustment. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
B132931
|
Dept. of Corrections v. WCAB
Correction officer's disability payment compensability must be reconsidered using correct legal standard based on non-violent legitimate personnel action. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
99CA0106
|
Esser v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Requirement that mental impairment claimant produce live expert testimony violates claimant's equal protection rights. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jan. 25, 2000 | |
98-0191
|
Washington Elementary School District v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
When employee becomes eligible for workers' compensation benefits, employer is entitled to full reimbursement for all short-term disability benefits paid. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jan. 25, 2000 | |
99CA0593
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Richards v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant at maximum medical improvement may not reopen claim because of increased pain caused by temporary change in medication. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jan. 25, 2000 | |
98SC211
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Colorado Compensation Insurance Authority v. Jorgensen
Worker's compensation insurer does not have subrogation rights against worker's recovery of non-economic damages from tortfeaser. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jan. 24, 2000 | |
c031700
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Boehm & Associates v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board
Interest on medical bills, compensable under workers' compensation but unpaid because employer challenges liability, accrues 60 days after employer receives bill. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Dec. 30, 1999 |