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Workplace Injury Labor Code Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

The Duty to Investigate: Applicant’s Attorneys’ New “Gold Mine” in CCR §10109(a)

It is well-established that the purpose of the workers’ compensation system is to provide benefits to employees who suffer on-the-job injuries or certain work-related illnesses. To adhere to the purpose of the workers’...more

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

Time for the WCAB to Act on Petitions for Reconsideration

Do you have any cases that have been pending on Reconsideration and remain unresolved for what you believe to be an unreasonable period of time? If so, you should be aware that ongoing delays issuing decisions at the WCAB...more

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

Applied Materials v. WCAB – Physician Misconduct Compensable and Fitzpatrick Affirmed

The Sixth District Court of Appeal recently issued its decision in the matter of Applied Materials v. WCAB. The decision was initially issued as unpublished and the California Workers’ Compensation Institute obtained an...more

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

The Covid Vaccines: A Panacea for the Pandemic

As we continue to struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be light at the end of the tunnel, as California continues with its plan for distribution and administration of approved COVID-19 vaccines. As with all...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Bill Collections Fail With Neglect Of WCAB Administrative Directions

In Meadowbrook Insurance Co. v. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) (DFS Interpreting), No. C088882, November 21, 2019, the Court of Appeal for the 3rd District of California held that an interpreter company’s failure...more

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