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Raphael v. Bloomfield
Only portion of workers' compensation award received before marital separation intending to compensate reduced earnings and medical expenses during marriage constitutes community property.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 15, 2004
Abraham v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (City of Buena Park)
Court lacked jurisdiction to hear petition for writ of mandamus against Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 15, 2004
California Insurance Guarantee Assn. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Insurance organization providing workers' compensation benefits arising from car accident is entitled to credit for underinsured motorist coverage.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 10, 2004
Robertson v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Company failed to satisfy its vocational rehabilitation obligation to injured employee.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 10, 2003
McGee Street Productions v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board may not join new party to serious and willful misconduct claim after expiration of statute of limitations.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 26, 2003
Fenn v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Firefighter receiving salary while on disability leave is not entitled to FLSA benefits.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 21, 2003
Le Parc Community Assn. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Litigation of workers' compensation claim is not barred by voluntary dismissal with prejudice of related civil action.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 28, 2003
Mosby v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Insurer that reported employee to district attorney for worker's compensation fraud may be liable for malicious prosecution.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 24, 2003
Metropolitan Stevedore Co. v. Cresent Wharf and Warehouse Co.
Company that employed worker for one day is liable for injury that had been aggravated over several years.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 15, 2003
Simi Corp. v. Garamendi (Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau)
Trial court should have deferred to insurance commissioner's interpretation of workers' compensation regulation.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 13, 2003
General Reinsurance Corp. v. St. Jude Hospital
Insurer is not liable for employer's delay in paying workers' compensation benefits.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 3, 2003
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