Rankin v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

TAYLOR, J.

This case comes before us on a writ of review to determine the legality of an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board denying a recovery to petitioner, Suzann Rankin, an employee of the Alameda County Welfare Department. Petitioner contends that her injury *859arose out of and occurred in the course of her employment, and that she is entitled to an award under section 3600 of the California Labor Code.

The undisputed facts are as follows: Petitioner, at the time of the injury, was a social worker employed by Alameda County as an eligibility supervisor, and was…