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Gaytan v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Since findings regarding petitioner's medical treatment were critical, matter is remanded for consideration of newly admitted doctor's report.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 2, 2003
California Dept. of Corrections v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Injured prisoner who was working for sentencing credits rather than wages is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 2, 2003
Catalina Car Wash v. Dept. of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Insurer's failure to provide timely notice of nonrenewal of workers' compensation coverage justified existence of coverage as a matter of law.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 12, 2003
State of California Dept. of Rehabilitation v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Once employee's injury is permanent and stationary, and he returns to work, employee is no longer entitled to temporary disability indemnity.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 11, 2003
Boehm & Associates v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Health care provider may sue to recover funds spent when employer failed to carry workers' compensation insurance.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 29, 2003
Weber v. United Parcel Service Inc.
Employee's injury allegedly caused by employer's negligent administration of hearing tests arose out of and in course of employment.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 25, 2003
Operating Engineers Local 3 v. Johnson
Employee's claim for invasion of her constitutional right to privacy is not precluded by exclusivity provision of Workers' Compensation Act.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 7, 2003
Jensen v. Amgen Inc.
Claim for fraudulent concealment may not be sustained where plaintiff was aware of her injuries before employer.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 1, 2003
Denny's Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Self-insured employer, found jointly and severally liable, is responsible for employee's full disability award.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 26, 2003
Ybarra v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
Workers' Compensation Appeal Board erroneously allowed reduction of petitioner's award by amount of disability retirement pension.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 4, 2003
Northrop Grumman Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employee's award for psychiatric injury caused by employer's investigation of racial discrimination allegations is not supported by substantial evidence.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 4, 2003
Kohler v. Interstate Brands Corp.
Employee released employer from sexual harassment claim under FEHA by signing workers' compensation compromise and release.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 4, 2003
Land v. WCAB
University student, who is injured during field portion of cattle breeding course, is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
Workers' Compensation Jan. 6, 2003
City and County of Denver v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Employer is not entitled to reimbursement of benefits paid where doctors give different medical impairment ratings.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 29, 2002
Jiminez v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Closure of initial worker's compensation claim did not preclude application of social security offset.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 23, 2002
Federal Express v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Six-year limitation period on claims to reopen worker's compensation case is tolled by filing of petition to reopen.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 23, 2002
WR Enterprises Inc. v. Dept. of Labor & Industries
Method for setting premium rates for worker's compensation insurance does not exceed statutory authority.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 17, 2002
Provo v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant's claim for penalties against attorneys for interference with medical care were properly dismissed.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 16, 2002
Owens v. Industrial Claim Appeal Office.
Claimant not entitled to compensation for medical benefits where treatment unrelated to industrial injury.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 4, 2002
Miller v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Penalties may be assessed against employer for failure to provide medical benefits to claimant.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 2, 2002
Jefferson v. California Dept. of Youth Authority
In workers' compensation proceeding, 'compromise and release,' that includes attachment showing parties' intent to include civil claims, bars civil action under FEHA.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 8, 2002
Helmsman v. Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment
Third-party administrator is not entitled to share in proceeds of bond required for self-insurance.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 7, 2002
Kroupa v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office of Colorado
Evidentiary hearing held via video teleconference did not violate claimant's due process rights.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 29, 2002
University Park Care Center v. Industiral Claim Office
Apportionment of medical benefits appropriate where current injury is result of aggravation of earlier injury.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 11, 2002
Gee v. WCAB
Workers' compensation judge failed to apply treating physician's presumption of correctness.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 3, 2002
Tabler v. Industrial Commission of Arizona
Oral compromise and settlement agreement may be enforced against employer even though claimant died before written agreement was executed.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 19, 2002
Alexander v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant who failed to make timely request for benefits from insurer in receivership was barred from receiving such benefits.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 12, 2002
Hendrickson v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Court applies equitable approach in determining effect of claimant's failure to obtain approval of settlement from worker's compensation carrier.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 6, 2002
Leming v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office.
Where occupational disease has not resulted in disability, determination of permanent disability benefits is premature.
Workers' Compensation May 15, 2002
Douglas Auto & Equipment v. Industrial Commission of Arizona
Employee's delay in reporting injury to employer was excusable and he is not barred from receiving workers' compensation.
Workers' Compensation May 14, 2002