Royal Indemnity Co. v. Industrial Accident Commission

The only substantial question raised in these proceedings to review an award of the Industrial Accident Commission in favor of applicant is whether the provisions of subdivisions (b) and (c) of Labor Code section 5405 1 apply to bar the application. We hold that in unambiguous language they do. This is a case of first impression under the workmen’s compensation provisions of the Labor Code but indistinguishable language of the original law (except for the time limits involved) has been interpreted by the California Supreme Court (Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co. v. Industrial Acc. Com., 211…