Legal Opinion
Signature Fruit Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
California Court of Appeal
Decided August 31, 2006No. F048255PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
WISEMAN, J.
Signature Fruit Company petitions this court to review a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) awarding one of its seasonal employees, Eva Ochoa, temporary disability benefits. We recognize that, effective January 1, 2003, an amendment to the workers’ compensation laws established a minimum level of average weekly earnings. This case presents a unique twist to what otherwise might be a fairly simple calculation. The parties stipulated that Ochoa would be employed only during the season, from July 29 through September 9, 2003. The record supports the…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- Western Growers Insurance v. Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1993
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