Legal Opinion
Dow Chemical Co. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board
California Supreme Court
Decided October 17, 1967No. S. F. 22532PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, J.
Claimant George Quick was employed as a carpenter for Dow Chemical Co. from 1946 until January 1964. Beginning in 1949 he suffered back pains and distress caused primarily by lifting heavy items at work. In 1949, 1960, and 1961 he suffered specific back injuries that left him partially disabled, but he continued to work with short exceptions until January 2, 1964, at which time his back condition was so severe he had to give up his job.
On April 22, 1965, Quick filed with the Industrial Accident Commission three claims for disability benefits. The first (65 OAK 16733) was based on the 1949…
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