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Timestamp: 2019-10-17 23:46:34
Document Index: 683374607

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 132', '§ 132', '§ 4664', '§ 4664', '§ 4663', '§ 4659', '§413', '§ 4656']

Recent Noteworthy Panel Decisions Issued by California WCAB (Posted 3/3/2009)
Posted on 4 Mar 2009 by Robin E. Kobayashi
This is a preview of some recent noteworthy panel decisions issued by the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board that we'll be posting to lexis.com in the coming weeks. If you would like a copy of any of these decisions now, please logon... Read More
Tags: Case Law Developments
Posted on 9 Oct 2009 by California Compensation Cases Staff
Here’s the second batch of advanced postings for the October 2009 issue of California Compensation Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases below. Deanna J. Rasmussen, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Vijay K... Read More
Posted on 14 Jun 2010 by Stuart D. Colburn
APD 091807 ( 2010 TX Wrk. Comp. LEXIS 11 ) Issue: TIBs At the first Contested Case Hearing, the parties stipulated an average weekly wage of $677.38. Further, the parties did not appeal the Hearing Officer’s finding the post injury earnings... Read More
Tags: Case Law Developments , Texas workers compensation
Posted on 8 Apr 2009 by California Compensation Cases Staff
The second batch of advanced postings for the upcoming April 2009 issue of California Compensation Cases is now available on Lexis. These are all WCAB Decisions Denied Judicial Review (aka "writ denieds"). If you're a lexis.com subscriber... Read More
Posted on 18 Jan 2010 by James M. Loughlin
As Albert Einstein once famously said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." On August 28, 2009, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in State Office of Risk Management... Read More
Posted on 13 Jun 2008 by Jesse N. Rosen
Liability for temporary disability (TD) was severely limited by SB 899. Prior to SB 899, TD was payable until an applicant was either declared permanent and stationary (P&S) or had returned to work if not P&S. It wasn't unusual for an applicant... Read More
Cal. Comp. Cases June Advanced Postings (6/23/2010)
Posted on 23 Jun 2010 by California Compensation Cases Staff
Here’s the fourth batch of advanced postings for the June 2010 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases below. Randall Neitzke, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, County of Los Angeles, PSI, Respondents... Read More
Tags: Case Law Developments , california workers' compensation
Recent Noteworthy Panel Decisions Issued by California WCAB (Posted 6/23/2009)
Posted on 23 Jun 2009 by Robin E. Kobayashi
Here are some recent noteworthy panel decisions issued by the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. If you would like a copy of any of these decisions, please logon to your web center account and post a comment to this blog with your request... Read More
Posted on 18 Jun 2008 by Robin E. Kobayashi
A Calif. WCAB panel has found that, even though the doctor's report by itself didn't constitute substantial evidence to show existence of PD, pre-2005 medical records indicating the existence of PD were sufficient under the Cugini case for application... Read More
Cal. Comp. Cases April Advanced Postings (4/13/2010)
Posted on 13 Apr 2010 by California Compensation Cases Staff
The third batch of advanced postings for the April 2010 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases is now available on lexis.com. Lexis subscribers can link to the case below to read the full summary. Hernan Martinez, Petitioner v. Workers' Compensation Appeals... Read More
California Appeals Court Requires Disparate Treatment to Support Labor Code § 132a Award
Posted on 15 Nov 2009 by Richard M. Jacobsmeyer
The Second District Court of Appeals has reversed a W.C.A.B. award of benefits under Labor Code § 132a holding the W.C.A.B. did not apply the correct standard enunciated by the California Supreme Court in Dept of Rehabilitation v W.C.A.B. (Lauher... Read More
Blog Post: California WCAB Panel Decides Labor Code § 4664 "Straddle" Case: Brault v. State of California
In what appears to be the first Calif. Labor Code § 4664 "straddle" case, an Appeals Board panel held in Brault v. State of California that permanent disability awarded to an applicant under the 2005 Permanent Disability Rating Schedule for a 12/29/98 injury could not be apportioned based...
Blog Post: California WCAB Panel Rules on Apportionment to Age Related Pathology - Kos v. Kimes-Morris Construction
In what appears to be a case of first impression, an Appeals Board panel held in Kos v. Kimes-Morris Construction that Calif. Labor Code § 4663 does not discriminate against age by apportioning to age related pathology. The WCAB held that substantial evidence supported apportionment of 90-percent...
Blog Post: California WCAB Panel Finds Attorney Fee Based Upon SAWW Adjustments Not Speculative: Pan v. State of California
In what appears to be a case of first impression, an Appeals Board panel held that the state average weekly wage was a proper factor to be included in calculating the present value of a permanent disability award under Cal. Labor Code § 4659(c) for the purpose of commuting a 15-percent attorney...
Blog Post: California WCAB Panel Finds Interpreter Services Analogous to Medical Transportation Services: Gil v. Shea-Kenny Joint Venture
An Appeals Board panel held that a defendant was liable for fees in connection with interpreter services provided to the applicant during attendance at medical appointments related to the applicant's 4/27/2004 industrial right hand, right thumb and upper extremity injuries, when applicant's treating...
Blog Post: Texas Supreme Court Reaffirms Workers' Compensation Subrogation
A unanimous Texas Supreme Court issued a long-anticipated decision in Texas Mutual Ins. Co. v. Ledbetter. The Supreme Court upheld the rights of a workers’ compensation insurance carrier to first monies received in a third party settlement. Mr. Ledbetter was in the course and scope of his employment...
A unanimous Texas Supreme Court issued a long-anticipated decision in Texas Mutual Ins. Co. v. Ledbetter . The Supreme Court upheld the rights of a workers’ compensation insurance carrier to first monies received in a third party settlement. Mr. Ledbetter was in the course and scope of his employment...
Blog Post: When Does 2 + 2 = 2? The New Math of SB 899 for Temporary Disability
Liability for temporary disability (TD) was severely limited by SB 899. Prior to SB 899, TD was payable until an applicant was either declared permanent and stationary (P&S) or had returned to work if not P&S. It wasn't unusual for an applicant to be found temporarily disabled by a treating...
Blog Post: Coverage for Exemplary Damages Under Employer's Liability Policy for Employer's Gross Negligence
The Supreme Court issued the decision in the Fairfield Insurance Company v. Stephens Martin Paving , 246 S.W.3d 653 (Tex. 2008) on February 15, 2008. The Court heard oral arguments on November 9, 2004. The Court held public policy does not prohibit coverage for exemplary damages under an employer’s...
Blog Post: Premises Owner Is General Contractor and Qualifies for Exclusive Remedy Defense
The Texas Supreme Court in Entergy Gulf States Inc. v. Summers , 2007 Tex. LEXIS 799 (Tex. 2007) issued a long anticipated decision reversing the Court of Appeals in this important workers’ compensation case. Essentially, the Texas Supreme Court held a premises owner can be considered a general...
Blog Post: State Law Negligence Claim Allowed Against Employer Despite Employee's Waiver Under ERISA Disability Plan
On January 15, 2008, the Fifth Circuit in McAteer v. Silverleaf Resorts, Inc., 514 F.3d 411 (2008) reversed the District Court’s decision dismissing McAteer’s claims against Silverleaf Resorts based upon an ERISA plan. Silverleaf Resorts does not subscribe to the workers’ compensation...
Blog Post: Judicial Review of Medical Necessity Disputes
In 2003, the Texas legislature amended Texas Labor Code §413.031 allowing the Division to promulgate rules creating an alternative dispute resolution for medical disputes. As a result, TWCC (now known as Texas Department of Insurance, Department of Workers’ Compensation) adopted Rule 133.309...
Blog Post: Recent TX Appeals Panel Decisions (March 28, 2008)
Recent Appeals Panel Decisions (March 28, 2008). APD 072259 Issue: Waiver The carrier received notice on September 18, 2006. An MRI was dated November 8, 2006 showing L5-S1 posterior protrusion of disc material and chronic disc degenerative changes at L5-S1 with posterolateral disc protrusion. Therefore...
Blog Post: Bad Faith Allegations: Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Ruttiger
The Galveston Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas has published Texas Mutual Ins. Co. v. Ruttiger , 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 440 (2008). The unanimous decision affirmed Mr. Ruttiger's bad faith allegations against Texas Mutual Insurance (“TMI”) (although it reversed findings...
Blog Post: TX Appeals Panel Decisions (March 14, 2008)
Appeals Panel Decisions (March 14, 2008) APD 071770 Subject: Waiver Within the sixty day “waiver period”, the carrier filed a PLN disputing bilateral shoulder impingement syndromes, bilateral wrist sprains/strains, bilateral elbow sprains/strains, and nerve entrapment. The PLN did not...
Blog Post: MPNs Are Subject to PQME Procedure: Garrido v. San Francisco Marriott (CA WCAB panel decision)
In Garrido v. San Francisco Marriott , a California WCAB panel denied defendant's request for removal from the WCJ's Order allowing applicant with 3/16/2007 injuries to left shoulder, neck, back and left leg to undergo a panel qualified medical evaluation with a chiropractor outside of the defendant's...
Blog Post: No Overlap for PD Awarded for Prior Spinal Injury: Galvez v. Fontana Unified School District (CA WCAB panel decision)
In Galvez v. Fontana Unified School District , a California WCAB panel held that applicant/police officer's industrial cardiovascular injury during cumulative period 5/17/2005 through 5/17/2006 caused 63 percent permanent disability and, although apportionment is permitted for prior permanent disability...
Blog Post: CA WCAB Panel Relies on Pre-2005 Medical Records to Apply 1997 Schedule for Permanent Disability
A Calif. WCAB panel has found that, even though the doctor's report by itself didn't constitute substantial evidence to show existence of PD, pre-2005 medical records indicating the existence of PD were sufficient under the Cugini case for application of the 1997 Schedule. The case is Lonero...
Blog Post: Interpretations of Temporary Disability Limit Four Years After SB 899 in California
The two-year temporary disability limit under Cal. Lab. Code § 4656(c)(1) is four years post adoption, and some of the major issues relating to it have been addressed in a few published opinions. 1. When does the 104 week TD limit start? It's the date on which temporary disability indemnity...
Blog Post: Summaries of Recent Texas Cases and Appeals Panel Decisions
The following are summaries of published workers' compensation-related cases decided by the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas court of appeals, as well as significant appeals panel decisions issued by the Division of Workers' Compensation, during the period February 2008 through mid-June 2008...
Blog Post: A Survey of Key Decisions in California Since September 2007
The law firm of Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP, makes regular news announcements to its clients and the workers' compensation community regarding significant events that are important and notable. Our news alerts appear on an irregular basis as important developments arise. The following is...
Blog Post: FEHA Sexual Harrassment/Assault/False Imprisonment Case: Baker v. Navfam, Inc. dba Grease Monkey
The law firm of Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP, recently secured a summary judgment in a FEHA Sexual Harassment/Assault/False Imprisonment case. A summary of the case is set forth below. © Copyrighted 2008 by Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP. All rights reserved. Mark Baker v. Navfam...
Blog Post: Recent Noteworthy Panel Decisions Issued by California WCAB (Posted 7/28/2008)
The following are some recent noteworthy panel decisions issued by the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. If you would like a copy of any of these decisions, please logon and post a comment to this blog with your request. If you haven't registered at this site yet, you must do so...
Blog Post: OAG's Brief Suggests Texas Medical Fee Guidelines Are Not a Cap on Medical Reimbursement
Recently, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) filed a Brief on behalf of the Division of Workers' Compensation to the Third Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas, in a case styled Texas Mutual Ins. Co. v. Vista Community Med. Center , et al. On page thirteen, the brief stated, "Stated differently...
Blog Post: Recent Noteworthy Panel Decisions Issued by California WCAB (Posted 8/6/2008)
Blog Post: Recent Noteworthy Panel Decisions Issued by California WCAB (Posted 8/14/2008)