Guzman v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

STONE, P. J.

Petitioner Jose Guzman seeks review of the order of respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board denying reconsideration of its order rescinding the award and findings of the workers’ compensation judge that Guzman was an employee of respondent Union Oil Company of California (Union) pursuant to Labor Code section 3360 when he sustained injury to his right foot. As we shall explain, petitioner is entitled to relief.

In July 1972 applicant Guzman’s “regular” employment consisted of pruning trees for Griffin Company; his cousin Valle was employed as head gardener at the…