| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 96-0336 
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Morongo Band of Mission Indians v. Stach
 Eleventh Amendment bars court from exercising jurisdiction over Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
| 
 B099392 
 | 
Tyler v. WCAB
 Workers' compensation judge can direct further medical examination to resolve doubts on industrial causation.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
| 
 S060963 
 | 
Andreacchi v. The Price Co.
 Amendments to Fair Employment and Housing Act do not change workers' compensation law's exclusivity provisions.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
| 
 96-70852 
 | 
Reynolds v. Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp.
 Forfeiture under Longshore Act after unauthorized third-party settlements applies even if claimant not receiving benefits.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
| 
 95-16476 
 | 
Cabral v. Healy Tibbits Builders Inc.
 Crane operator driving piles from barge at ferry mooring doesn't qualify as 'seaman' under Jones Act.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
| 
 B095395 
 | 
MacGregor Yacht Corp. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
 Carrier's obligation to investigate and defend claims requires reasonableness and good faith.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
| 
 B095395 
 | 
MacGregor Yacht Corp. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
 Carrier's obligation to investigate and defend claims requires reasonableness and good faith.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
| 
 S055679 
 | 
La Tourette v. WCAB
 Employment isn't substantial contributing cause of employee's death after heart attack suffered during business trip.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 B099684 
 | 
Southern California Edison Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Tate)
 Previous workers' compensation benefits paid to employee must be included in calculating employer's credit threshold.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 96-70794 
 | 
Alcala v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
 Aquaculture worker with occasional maritime tasks isn't covered by Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
| 
 A074144 
 | 
Jones v. Dutra Construction
 Longshore and harbor workers' act provision bars vessel-owner negligence action, for dredging operation injury.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 B105593 
 | 
Ralphs Grocery Co. v. WCAB
 Employee who dies of heart attack after being laid off isn't entitled to death benefits.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 95-16476 
 | 
Cabral v. Healy Tibbits Builders Inc.
 Crane operator driving piles from barge at ferry mooring doesn't qualify as 'seaman' under Jones Act.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 96-70041 
 | 
McGray Construction Co. v. Director, Workers Compensation Programs
 Injured employee performing nonmaritime work can be covered under Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 B100236 
 | 
CNA Insurance Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has jurisdiction to award benefits to worker previously compensated under Jones Act.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 B097115 
 | 
Aubry v. WCAB
 Service of claim form with notice of lawsuit is sufficient to give Appeals Board jurisdiction.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 A077286 
 | 
Runnion v. WCAB
 Appeals Board's sanctions order against attorney for failure to appear is correct, but contempt order is not.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 B108201 
 | 
Martin v. WCAB (Hughes Aircraft Co.)
 Statements of independent witness employee don't become privileged simply because given in anticipation of litigation.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 B107353 
 | 
Estrada v. WCAB
 Board's decision regarding employee's vocational rehabilitation rights based on unenforceable agreement is erroneous.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
| 
 B107353 
 | 
Estrada v. WCAB (Corporate Graphics, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and California Casualty)
 Board's decision regarding employee's vocational rehabilitation rights based on unenforceable agreement is erroneous.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 9, 1999 | |
| 
 S065546 
 | 
Avalon Bay Foods v. Workers' Compensation Bd.
 Penalty for delays in reimbursing workers' compensation claimant only applies to unreasonably delayed benefit.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
| 
 D028509 and D028762 
 | 
Industrial Indemnity Co. v. WCAB
 California Insurance Guarantee Association isn't liable for employee's cumulative injuries where other insurers are adjudicated liable.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
| 
 D025295 
 | 
Lenane v. Continental Maritime of San Diego Inc.
 Tort action under Labor Code isn't barred by Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act's remedy provision.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
| 
 96-70843 
 | 
Transbay Container Terminal v. U.S. Dept. of Benefits Review Board
 Medical records showing risk factors for fatal disability don't make employee's condition 'manifest' to employer.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
| 
 S057387 
 | 
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. v. WCAB
 Son injured while working for father is covered employee for workers' compensation benefits.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
| 
 S055679 
 | 
LaTourette v. WCAB
 Employee's death isn't compensable since heart attack didn't arise out of and in course of employment.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
| 
 97-70180 and 97-70184 
 | 
McNutt v. Benefits Review Board
 Per diem used for food or lodging isn't includable as 'wage' for purposes of calculating disability benefits.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
| 
 B108201 
 | 
Martin v. WCAB
 Statements of independent witness employee don't become privileged simply because given in anticipation of litigation.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 D027542 
 | 
Grossmont Hospital v. WCAB
 Wage increases scheduled or reasonably anticipated at time of injury are factors in determining earning capacity.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 G015835 
 | 
American International Adjustment Co., Inc. v. Crawford
 Workers' Compensation insurer isn't sanctionable for filing tort action and administrative complaint for same alleged fraud.  | 
Workers' Compensation | 
 | 
Jun. 3, 1999 | 
