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New York: Two-Year Delay in Contesting Coverage Bars Carrier From Pushing Loss to Second Carrier
Posted on 14 Dec 2018 by Thomas A. Robinson

Where a carrier accepted the claim and did not contest coverage for two years, it was appropriate for the Board to apply the doctrine of laches and preclude that carrier from litigation the coverage issue with another carrier. The court acknowledged that... Read More

Cocaine Use, Not Needle Stick, More Likely Cause of Hepatitis C: Cal. Comp. Cases February Advanced Postings (2/20/2014)
Posted on 20 Feb 2014 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here’s the fourth batch of advanced postings for the February 2014 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com and Lexis Advance subscribers can link to the case to read the complete headnotes and summaries. © Copyright 2014 LexisNexis. All... Read More

California: Does the WCAB’s Application of Equitable Principles Preclude a Predictable Outcome?
Posted on 25 Apr 2012 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases and statutes cited below. Almost 100 years ago, our Legislature was directed to “create and enforce a liability on the part of all employers to compensate their employees for any injury incurred by the... Read More

California: Does the WCAB’s Application of Equitable Principles Preclude a Predictable Outcome?
Posted on 25 Apr 2012 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases and statutes cited below. Almost 100 years ago, our Legislature was directed to “create and enforce a liability on the part of all employers to compensate their employees for any injury incurred by... Read More

Cal. Comp. Cases June Advanced Postings (6/2/2011)
Posted on 3 Jun 2011 by California Compensation Cases Staff

Here's the first batch of advanced postings for the June 2011 issue of Cal. Comp. Cases. Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases below to read the complete headnotes and summaries. Travelers Indemnity Company, insurer for Linear Technology... Read More