It has been a decade since the California Supreme Court decided South Coast Framing, Inc. v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Clark) (2015) 61 Cal.4th 291. Despite the passage of time, this case remains a cornerstone for understanding causation in death claims—especially when multiple medications (both industrial and nonindustrial) are involved. Brief Recap Practical Takeaways for […]
In Henderson v. County of Butte Probation Department, a significant workers’ compensation decision, the WCAB has affirmed that a probation officer who performed peace officer duties during emergency response to California wildfires qualified for the cancer presumption under Labor Code § 3212.1. The case expands the application of the cancer presumption to probation officers when […]
If you are handling California workers’ compensation claims, keeping track of Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and appellate deadlines is critical. Missing an appeal deadline can have serious consequences for your case. Here is what you need to know about the most important timeframes. Petition for Reconsideration – 20 Days (Labor Code §§ 5900, 5903) […]
In State Compensation Insurance Fund v. WCAB (2024 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS), the WCAB has provided much-needed clarity on interpreter fee disputes that significantly benefit claims administrators. The decision addresses two critical issues: the establishment of interpreter market rates and when disputing such rates constitutes bad faith under Labor Code Section 5813. Market Rate […]
