Mitchell v. Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
SILLS, P. J.
This case involves serious allegations of intentional misconduct by the workers’ compensation claims administrator of a self-insured employer. Because these allegations relate to the enforcement of workers’ compensation benefits, we conclude exclusive jurisdiction lies with the workers’ compensation system. We do so, however, reluctantly.
*1477Facts
Plaintiff Michael Mitchell appeals a judgment of dismissal following the sustaining of the demurrer of defendant Scott Wetzel Services, Inc. A demurrer admits all material facts properly pleaded, but not contentions, deductions or…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Serrano v. PriestCalifornia Supreme Court · 1971
- Egan v. Mutual of Omaha InsuranceCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979
- Unruh v. Truck Insurance ExchangeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1972
- Gallamore v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979
- Everfield v. State Compensation Insurance FundCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1981
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Mitchell v. Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 1991