Legal Opinion
McFadden v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 28, 1988No. G006528PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
SONENSHINE, J.
Tom McFadden sustained injuries to his back, neck and hip while returning to work after an off-premises lunch with his supervisor and a coemployee. The workers’ compensation judge determined McFadden was injured in the course of his employment and awarded benefits. The appeals board reversed. We conclude the board erred and annul its order.
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Master Protection Company (Master) employed McFadden as an outside salesman. He received a flat monthly salary of $2,350 including a $350 car allowance. McFadden shared an office at Master’s headquarters with a secretary and four other…
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