Griffith v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

SPENCER, P. J.

Introduction

Applicant Johnnie Griffith seeks review of a decision of respondent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (Board) allowing respondent Pacific National Insurance Company (Pacific) a credit for the full amount of applicant’s recovery in a third party action without deduction of attorney’s fees and expenses.

Statement of Facts

On January 6, 1977, applicant sustained injuries when she was struck by an automobile while employed by Mel Adams, insured by Pacific.

In August 1985 the workers’ compensation judge (WCJ) awarded applicant $18,340 in permanent disability…