Daniels v. Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board

Opinion

KINGSLEY, J.

On June 15, 1970, petitioner sustained an industrial injury while in the employ of respondent American Building Maintenance Company (American), a permissibly self-insured employer. Shortly thereafter he filed a claim for workmen’s compensation and gave notice that he would seek the statutory penalty for delayed payments provided for in section 5814 of the Labor Code. In mid-August of 1970, after those actions but prior to any hearing, the employer paid temporary disability, in the amount of $764.33, covering the period from the date of injury through August 30, 1970. The…