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Meredith v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

California Supreme Court

Decided August 16, 1977No. L.A. 30689PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

CLARK, J.

While committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, petitioner was totally disabled during fire prevention activities for the Division of Forestry. The workers’ compensation judge awarded him disability compensation at the maximum rate of $119 per week, commencing upon release from prison, and lifetime medical care. The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board confirmed the award of lifetime care but fixed disability at the minimum compensation rate of $35 per week. After denial of petition for reconsideration, petitioner sought review.

Petitioner does not dispute that…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Sail'er Inn, Inc. v. KirbyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1971
  2. Western Indemnity Co. v. PillsburyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1915
  3. In Re HarrellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1970
  4. Corning Hospital District v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1962
  5. Mathews v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1972

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Larkin v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Supreme Court · 2015
  2. Lucchesi v. City of San JoseCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1980
  3. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1978
  4. Hansen v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1993
  5. Dickey v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1990

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