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Biggers v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Courtroom bailiffs are deemed 'active law enforcement' and qualify for paid leave of absence for work disability.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 26, 1999
Amos v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Injured employee faced with differing, medically reasonable treatment options may choose among them.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 26, 1999
G.E. Engine Maintenance/Electric Ins. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Driving on street with trucks and vans doesn't meet 'special risk' exceptions to worker's compensation law's 'coming and going' rule.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 22, 1999
County of Sacramento v. Worker's Compensation Appeals Board and Pamela Estrada
Worker's compensation judge lacks authority to leave discovery open after mandatory settlement conference.
Workers' Compensation Feb. 19, 1999
Huggard v. Golden Corral Corporation
Order
Workers' Compensation Feb. 10, 1999
M&M Management Company v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Management company held to be statutory employer of employee hired by subcontractor.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 10, 1998
Nelson v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Independent contractor distinguished from employee for purposes of worker's compensation benefits.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 10, 1998
Schneider National Carriers Inc. v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Failure to file petition for review of supplemental order precludes employer from obtaining review of Panel decision.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 26, 1998
Cibola Construction v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Claimant entitled to amount of permanent partial injury benefits listed in final admission without offset or credit to employer.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 14, 1998
Egan v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Employer's challenge to award for permanent disability fails where no independent medical examination performed.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 14, 1998
Williams v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Employee injured at employer's licensee while on own time not within course of employment.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 9, 1998
Safeway Inc. v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Failure to assert setoff from Subsequent Injury Fund in final admission waives setoff right.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 30, 1998
City of Lamar v. Koehn
Calculation of average weekly wage doesn't include pension, vacation and sick leave benefits.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 30, 1998
Support Inc. v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
False statements don't require forfeiture of medical benefits.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 30, 1998
Industrial Claim Appeals Office v. Orth
Pre-hearing administrative law judge has jurisdiction to approve settlement agreement.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 16, 1998
Bowland v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Last employer is responsible for the entirety of the claimant's permanent total disability benefits.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 20, 1998
Black Roofing Inc. v. West
Claimant not required to conduct a reasonable job search as a prerequisite to receiving temporary total disability benefits.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 5, 1998
Edgar v. WCAB
No credit toward vocational rehabilitation cap for amounts paid by Highway Patrol as leave of absence salary.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 29, 1998
Martinez v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
'Actual risk' test applies to cases where work activity contributes to aggravation of pre-existing condition to cause injury.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 27, 1998
Minnick v. Apfel
Order
Workers' Compensation Jul. 23, 1998
Arkansas Valley Seeds Inc. v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Calculation of permanent impairment for a minor is based on the maximum total temporary disability benefit.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 22, 1998
Ortiz v. Charles J. Murphy & Co.
The six-year limitation period to reopen a worker's compensation claim begins to run at the onset of the disability.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 22, 1998
Campbell v. Apfel
Order
Workers' Compensation Jul. 17, 1998
Lambert & Sons Inc. v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Medical impairment benefits don't have to apportioned where the prior injury didn't contribute to the current injury.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 9, 1998
Rowe v. Conoco Inc.
Order
Workers' Compensation Jun. 24, 1998
Dover Elevator Co. v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office of the State of Colorado
Injury at mandatory work party during work hours is compensable.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 12, 1998
Ward v. Director Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Order
Workers' Compensation Jun. 8, 1998
Santiago v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Administrative law judge has jurisdiction to hear rearrangement petition of disability claim settlement award.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 5, 1998
Burns v. Apfel
Order
Workers' Compensation Jun. 4, 1998
Noel v. Apfel
Order
Workers' Compensation Jun. 4, 1998