Shope v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

AISO, J.

Petitioner Richard Shope sustained an injury to his left leg on October 25, 1968, arising out of and occurring in the course of his employment as a used car salesman for Angelo A. Amone, doing business as Grand Auto Center, in Paramount, California. That he was entitled to workmen’s compensation benefits awarded him by the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board (Board) is not disputed. The referee found that respondent Fremont Indemnity Company (Carrier) was estopped from denying coverage on the date petitioner suffered his industrial injury, but the Board granted rehearing on…