Germann v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

ROTH, P.

Petitioner Keith Germann seeks review (Lab. Code, § 5950 et seq.) of the finding by respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Board) that respondent Edward C. Castro (applicant) was Germann’s employee for purposes of the Workers’ Compensation Act at the time applicant sustained an injury on February 11, 1976. Germann contends applicant was not his employee but an independent contractor and therefore Germann is not liable for payment to applicant for workers’ compensation benefits. We agree and annul the WCAB’s decision. 1

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The facts herein are not in substantial dispute.…