Symmar, Inc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

KAUFMAN, Acting P. J.

Petitioners Symmar, Inc./Clarott II and one of its insurance carriers, Fremont Indemnity Company, seek review and annulment of a decision and order of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB or the Board) determining that Fremont Indemnity is not entitled to contribution from the Uninsured Employers Fund with respect to benefits awarded Charles A. Eckman (the applicant) on account of an injury to his heart resulting from cumulative trauma in the nature of job stress. We affirm the order of the Board.

The applicant was employed as the chairman of the board and…